The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.
Isaiah 9:2
Isaiah 9:2
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First Sunday of Advent
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ADVENT is the first season of the church year, beginning with the fourth Sunday before Christmas and continuing through the day before Christmas.
Christmas has increasingly become a holiday cut off from its purpose of celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is, therefore, important for Christians to recapture the season of Advent as a time for preparing for Christmas, Our word “Advent” derives from the Latin Adventus, which means “coming,” and originally referred just to the coming of the feast of Christmas. The season of Advent has been set aside as a time of preparation for Christmas since at least the last half of the 6th century, but over time, the season of Advent took on a double meaning. Today it refers both to the “first coming” of Jesus Christ in his birth at Christmas and to his “second coming” at the end of time. It is important to remember that Advent is not just a season in which we recall an event of the past — Jesus’ birth — but also a time in which we look to the present and the future. When will Jesus come again? When will we see the kingdom of God on earth, as it is in heaven? Of course no one knows. And so the more important questions are: What can we do as the Church, Christ’s body here on earth, to welcome God’s reign of justice and peace today? What can we do as individuals to reorder our lives in the light of God’s love? What would it mean to live as a people who believe in Jesus as the Savior of all the earth and who expect him to come again at the fulfillment of time? Each Advent, we turn to these questions anew. Join us during the Season of Advent, to reflect, to prepare, to pray, to sing, SOURCE: Daily Prayer for All Seasons - The Episcopal Church’s abbreviated BCP (free download) https://www.episcopalchurch.org/library/document/daily-prayer-all-seasons |
4:00 p.m. Advent Procession of Lessons & Carols, in-person & streamed
With St. Paul's Choir, Organ. Ben Bachmann, Music Director and Organist.
Join us for a festive and inspiring introduction to the Season of Light and Joy.
The Advent Procession of Lessons & Carols marks the beginning of the Advent season, a time of reflection, anticipation, and spiritual preparation for the celebration of Christmas. Through scripture readings and music from across the centuries, the service weaves the story of salvation, from creation to the coming of Christ.
The choir will open with William Byrd's powerful anthem Rorate Coeli ("Drop down, ye heavens"). Interspersed throughout the readings will be familiar hymns and exquisite works by Brahms, Warlock, Bruckner, Praetorius, Guest, Gibbons, Kodaly, and Dupré.
Invite your friends and family to join this special service, a beautiful way to begin the season of Advent and prepare your hearts for the true joy of Christmas.
MUSIC
Voluntary: Es ist Ein Rose entsprungen Op. 122 Johannes Brahms
Rorate coeli William Byrd
Hymn: Come thou, redeemer of the earth (Puer nobis)
O Antiphon I, II
Adam Lay Ybounden Peter Warlock
Virga Jesse Anton Bruckner
O Antiphons III, IV
Hymn: O come, o come, Emmanuel (Veni, veni, Emmanuel)
Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming Michael Praetorious
Hymn: On Jordan’s Bank (Winchester New)
O Antiphons V, VI
Zion at thy shining gates arr. George Guest
This is the record of John Orlando Gibbons
O Antiphon VII
Ave Maria Anton Kodaly
Hymn: Lo, he comes with clouds descending (Helmsley)
Voluntary: The world awaits the Saviour from Symphonie-Passion Op. 23 Marcel Dupré
With St. Paul's Choir, Organ. Ben Bachmann, Music Director and Organist.
Join us for a festive and inspiring introduction to the Season of Light and Joy.
The Advent Procession of Lessons & Carols marks the beginning of the Advent season, a time of reflection, anticipation, and spiritual preparation for the celebration of Christmas. Through scripture readings and music from across the centuries, the service weaves the story of salvation, from creation to the coming of Christ.
The choir will open with William Byrd's powerful anthem Rorate Coeli ("Drop down, ye heavens"). Interspersed throughout the readings will be familiar hymns and exquisite works by Brahms, Warlock, Bruckner, Praetorius, Guest, Gibbons, Kodaly, and Dupré.
Invite your friends and family to join this special service, a beautiful way to begin the season of Advent and prepare your hearts for the true joy of Christmas.
MUSIC
Voluntary: Es ist Ein Rose entsprungen Op. 122 Johannes Brahms
Rorate coeli William Byrd
Hymn: Come thou, redeemer of the earth (Puer nobis)
O Antiphon I, II
Adam Lay Ybounden Peter Warlock
Virga Jesse Anton Bruckner
O Antiphons III, IV
Hymn: O come, o come, Emmanuel (Veni, veni, Emmanuel)
Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming Michael Praetorious
Hymn: On Jordan’s Bank (Winchester New)
O Antiphons V, VI
Zion at thy shining gates arr. George Guest
This is the record of John Orlando Gibbons
O Antiphon VII
Ave Maria Anton Kodaly
Hymn: Lo, he comes with clouds descending (Helmsley)
Voluntary: The world awaits the Saviour from Symphonie-Passion Op. 23 Marcel Dupré
Third Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 15
“I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, in-person & streamed
10:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist, in-person & streamed
With St. Paul's Choir, Organ. Ben Bachmann, Director of Music and Organist.
MUSIC
Prelude: Chorale Prelude “Wachet auf” BWV 645 J. S. Bach
Mass:Gloria S-280, Sanctus S-131, Our Father S-119, Agnus Dei-S-166
Gradual Psalm: Canticle 9: First Song of Isaiah Ecce, Deus Tone III
Offertory Anthem: ZIon at thy shining gates arr. George Guest
Communion Motet: Virga Jesse Anton Bruckner
Postlude: TBD
Hymns: 1982-61, 1982-65, LEVAS-7
10:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist, in-person & streamed
With St. Paul's Choir, Organ. Ben Bachmann, Director of Music and Organist.
MUSIC
Prelude: Chorale Prelude “Wachet auf” BWV 645 J. S. Bach
Mass:Gloria S-280, Sanctus S-131, Our Father S-119, Agnus Dei-S-166
Gradual Psalm: Canticle 9: First Song of Isaiah Ecce, Deus Tone III
Offertory Anthem: ZIon at thy shining gates arr. George Guest
Communion Motet: Virga Jesse Anton Bruckner
Postlude: TBD
Hymns: 1982-61, 1982-65, LEVAS-7
Noon Cookies & Carols, in-person
Christmas Carol Sing-Along
In the Parish Hall after the 10am service.
St. Paul's Cookies & Carols Sing-a-long is a joyous event for everyone! Sing your favorite Christmas carols with parishioners young & old, enjoy Ben Bachmann's piano merry-making, and munch on festive homemade treats!
Pull out your Christmas sweater, and PLEASE BRING HOLIDAY COOKIES TO SHARE!
Christmas Carol Sing-Along
In the Parish Hall after the 10am service.
St. Paul's Cookies & Carols Sing-a-long is a joyous event for everyone! Sing your favorite Christmas carols with parishioners young & old, enjoy Ben Bachmann's piano merry-making, and munch on festive homemade treats!
Pull out your Christmas sweater, and PLEASE BRING HOLIDAY COOKIES TO SHARE!
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Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 22
And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed.”
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, in-person & streamed
10:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist, in-person & streamed
With St. Paul's Choir, Organ. Ben Bachmann, Director of Music and Organist.
MUSIC
Prelude: 1st Antiphon on the Magnificat Op. 18 Marcel Dupre
Mass:Gloria S-280, Sanctus S-131, Our Father S-119, Agnus Dei-S-166
Gradual Psalm: Canticle 3: Song of Mary Magnificat Tone VIII
Offertory Anthem: Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming Michael Praetorious
Communion Motet: I sing of a maiden Patrick Hadley
Postlude: Fugue on the Magnificat BWV733 J. S. Bach
Hymns: 1982-56, LEVAS-13, 1982-54
10:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist, in-person & streamed
With St. Paul's Choir, Organ. Ben Bachmann, Director of Music and Organist.
MUSIC
Prelude: 1st Antiphon on the Magnificat Op. 18 Marcel Dupre
Mass:Gloria S-280, Sanctus S-131, Our Father S-119, Agnus Dei-S-166
Gradual Psalm: Canticle 3: Song of Mary Magnificat Tone VIII
Offertory Anthem: Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming Michael Praetorious
Communion Motet: I sing of a maiden Patrick Hadley
Postlude: Fugue on the Magnificat BWV733 J. S. Bach
Hymns: 1982-56, LEVAS-13, 1982-54
8:00 p.m. COMPLINE
Prayers for the end of the day.
A Capella with Choir. Program
In the Church, or watch the stream on our Facebook Group page HERE
Rite II, BCP.
With St. Paul's Choir. Ben Bachmann, Director of Music.
The transcendent quality of the Gregorian chant and polyphony, along with the beauty of St. Paul's Church bathed in candlelight, has made the service an oasis of peace and serenity in the lives of those who attend.
MUSIC:
At the candle lighting: Make we joy now in this fest William Walton
Psalms: Bruce
Office Hymn: Creator of the stars of night (Conditor alme siderum)
In Manus Tuas: John Sheppard
Kyrie: Darke in F
Nunc Dimittis: Lord you now have set your servant free (Song 1) Orlando Gibbons
Marian hymn: Hayl, Mary, ful of grace 15th Century
Prayers for the end of the day.
A Capella with Choir. Program
In the Church, or watch the stream on our Facebook Group page HERE
Rite II, BCP.
With St. Paul's Choir. Ben Bachmann, Director of Music.
The transcendent quality of the Gregorian chant and polyphony, along with the beauty of St. Paul's Church bathed in candlelight, has made the service an oasis of peace and serenity in the lives of those who attend.
MUSIC:
At the candle lighting: Make we joy now in this fest William Walton
Psalms: Bruce
Office Hymn: Creator of the stars of night (Conditor alme siderum)
In Manus Tuas: John Sheppard
Kyrie: Darke in F
Nunc Dimittis: Lord you now have set your servant free (Song 1) Orlando Gibbons
Marian hymn: Hayl, Mary, ful of grace 15th Century
Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24
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 he favors!”
5:00 p.m. Family Christmas Service, in-person & streamed
Everyone is welcome to the Family Christmas Service, with our annual Christmas Pageant, telling the Story of Christmas, performed by children of the parish.
Join us in our beautiful church lit with candles and decorated for this festive season, sing familiar carols, and celebrate the Joy of Christmas!
The Rev. Dr. Mauricio J. Wilson, Rector.
With Organ. Benjamin Bachmann, FAGO, MMusic, Director of Music and Organist.
Everyone is welcome to the Family Christmas Service, with our annual Christmas Pageant, telling the Story of Christmas, performed by children of the parish.
Join us in our beautiful church lit with candles and decorated for this festive season, sing familiar carols, and celebrate the Joy of Christmas!
The Rev. Dr. Mauricio J. Wilson, Rector.
With Organ. Benjamin Bachmann, FAGO, MMusic, Director of Music and Organist.
10:30 p.m. CONCERT, in-person & streamed
Christmas Eve Concert: A Carol Prelude
Join us on this holy night for Christmas carols and beloved hymns.
With St. Paul's Choir, Organ. Ben Bachmann, MMus, FAGO, Director of Music and Organist.
MUSIC
Hayl Mary, ful of grace 15th Century
Organ solo: Trio: In dulci jubilo Johann Michael Bach (1648-94)
Ding Dong Merrily on High French Traditional arr. Charles Wood
Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming Michael Praetorius
Make we joy now in this fest William Walton
Bethlehem Down Peter Warlock
Hymn: The first nowell
Good King Wenceslas Traditional arr. Leo Sowerby
Oh Mary, where is your baby? Traditional Louisiana arr. Benjamin Bachmann
Manger Carol French traditional arr. Leo Sowerby
Hymn: What Child is this? Traditional English arr. Paul Halley
Organ solo: In dulci jubilo Marcel Dupré (1886-1971)
Christmas Eve Concert: A Carol Prelude
Join us on this holy night for Christmas carols and beloved hymns.
With St. Paul's Choir, Organ. Ben Bachmann, MMus, FAGO, Director of Music and Organist.
MUSIC
Hayl Mary, ful of grace 15th Century
Organ solo: Trio: In dulci jubilo Johann Michael Bach (1648-94)
Ding Dong Merrily on High French Traditional arr. Charles Wood
Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming Michael Praetorius
Make we joy now in this fest William Walton
Bethlehem Down Peter Warlock
Hymn: The first nowell
Good King Wenceslas Traditional arr. Leo Sowerby
Oh Mary, where is your baby? Traditional Louisiana arr. Benjamin Bachmann
Manger Carol French traditional arr. Leo Sowerby
Hymn: What Child is this? Traditional English arr. Paul Halley
Organ solo: In dulci jubilo Marcel Dupré (1886-1971)
11:00 p.m. Candlelight Midnight Mass, in-person & streamed
Traditional candlelight service with choir, anthems, and carols. First Mass of Christmas.
The Rev. Dr. Mauricio J. Wilson, Rector.
With St. Paul's Choir, Organ. Benjamin Bachmann, MMus, FAGO, Director of Music and Organist.
MUSIC
Mass: Gloria-S-278, Sanctus-S-128, Our Father-LEVAS-269, Agnus Dei-S-165
Gradual Psalm: 96 Cantate Domino Thomas Hanforth
After the Gospel: The virgin Mary had a baby boy West Indian Spiritual arr. Robert de Cormier'
Offertory Anthem: O Magnum Mysterium Tomas Luis de Victoria
Communion Motet: No small wonder Paul Edwards
Postlude: Carillon de Westminster Louis Vierne
Hymns: 1982-83, 1982-96, 1982-111, 1982-87
Traditional candlelight service with choir, anthems, and carols. First Mass of Christmas.
The Rev. Dr. Mauricio J. Wilson, Rector.
With St. Paul's Choir, Organ. Benjamin Bachmann, MMus, FAGO, Director of Music and Organist.
MUSIC
Mass: Gloria-S-278, Sanctus-S-128, Our Father-LEVAS-269, Agnus Dei-S-165
Gradual Psalm: 96 Cantate Domino Thomas Hanforth
After the Gospel: The virgin Mary had a baby boy West Indian Spiritual arr. Robert de Cormier'
Offertory Anthem: O Magnum Mysterium Tomas Luis de Victoria
Communion Motet: No small wonder Paul Edwards
Postlude: Carillon de Westminster Louis Vierne
Hymns: 1982-83, 1982-96, 1982-111, 1982-87
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25
10:00 a.m. Mass of Christmas Day, in-person & streamed
The Rev. Dr. Mauricio J. Wilson, Rector.
With St. Paul's Choir, Organ. Benjamin Bachmann, MMus, FAGO, Director of Music and Organist.
MUSIC
Prelude: Nativity Jean Langlais
Mass: Gloria-S-278, Sanctus-S-128, Our Father-LEVAS-269, Agnus Dei-S-165
Gradual Psalm: 97 Dominus regnavit Walter Parratt
Offertory Anthem: O Magnum Mysterium Giovanni Gabrieli
Communion Motet: No small wonder Paul Edwards
Postlude: Fantasia “In dulci jubilo”
Hymns: 1982-99, 1982-82, 1982-100
The Rev. Dr. Mauricio J. Wilson, Rector.
With St. Paul's Choir, Organ. Benjamin Bachmann, MMus, FAGO, Director of Music and Organist.
MUSIC
Prelude: Nativity Jean Langlais
Mass: Gloria-S-278, Sanctus-S-128, Our Father-LEVAS-269, Agnus Dei-S-165
Gradual Psalm: 97 Dominus regnavit Walter Parratt
Offertory Anthem: O Magnum Mysterium Giovanni Gabrieli
Communion Motet: No small wonder Paul Edwards
Postlude: Fantasia “In dulci jubilo”
Hymns: 1982-99, 1982-82, 1982-100
