Prelude: Excerpts from “Interstellar Suite,” Zimmer arr. McVeigh

Opening hymn: 137 “O wondrous Type, O vision fair”

Gloria: S-236

Psalm 99

Antiphons ff vv 4, 9

Sequence: 665

Vv 1-2 before Gospel, Vv 3, 5 after

Anthem: “Let all the world,” Richard Proulx, James Kirchenbauer, trumpet

Presentation Hymn: 380, V. 3

Sanctus S-130

Fraction S-152

Communion Hymn: 314 “Humbly I adore thee, Verity unseen”

Closing Hymn: “Alleluia, song of gladness”

Postlude: Excerpts from “Interstellar Suite,” Zimmer arr. McVeigh

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Notes and acknowledgments:

For Black History month, I have chosen several pieces from the African-American tradition. First, I will be playing Florence Price’s “Suite No. 1 for Organ” on Feb 6 and 16. Ms. Price is noted as the first African-American woman to be recognized as a symphonic composer.

Second, the hymn of the month is “Leaning on the everlasting arms.” It’s such a treat to sing music that is really fun, and I hope you enjoy it!

“Glory to you”

• Setting: John Rutter (b. 1945) © 1985, Oxford University Press, Inc.
• Reprinted under Fair Use.
• From S-236 in “Hymnal 1982,” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Proclaim the greatness of the Lord”

• Setting: Thomas Pavlechko
• ©St. James Music Press, 2010 — Licensed permission to photocopy granted — www.sjmp.com

“Holy, holy, holy”

• Setting: From Deutsche Messe, Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828); arr. Richard Proulx (1937-2010)
• Adaptation Copyright © 1985 GIA Publications, Inc.
• Reprinted under Fair Use.
• From S-130 in “Hymnal 1982,” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Alleluia. Christ our Passover”

• Reprinted under Fair Use
• From S-152 in “Hymnal 1982,” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund
• Setting: Ambrosian chant; adapt. Mason Martens (b. 1933) © 1971 Mason Martens

“Alleluia, song of gladness”

• Words: Latin, 11th cent.; tr. John Mason Neale (1818-1866), alt.
• Music: Lauda anima, John Goss (1800-1880)
• Words and Music in the Public Domain

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Prelude: Fantasia on “I will life my eyes unto the hills,” Malcolm Archer

Opening hymn: 657 “Love divine, all love’s excelling”

Gloria: S-278

Psalm 37:1-12, 41-42

Antiphons ff vv 4, 8, 42

Sequence: 602 “Jesu, Jesu”

Vv 1-2 before Gospel, Vv 3-4 after

Anthem: “Every time I feel the Spirit,” Curtis Hansen

Presentation Hymn: 380, V. 3

Sanctus S-130

Fraction S-152

Communion Anthem: “Fairest Lord Jesus,” arr. Dan Edwards. Rung by St. Thomas Handbell Choir

Communion Hymn: 204 “Now the green blade riseth”

Closing Hymn: “Leaning on the everlasting arms”

Postlude: Prelude on ‘Hyfrydol,'” Ralph Vaughan Williams

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Notes and acknowledgments:

For Black History month, I have chosen several pieces from the African-American tradition. First, I will be playing Florence Price’s “Suite No. 1 for Organ” on Feb 6 and 16. Ms. Price is noted as the first African-American woman to be recognized as a symphonic composer.

Second, the hymn of the month is “Leaning on the everlasting arms.” It’s such a treat to sing music that is really fun, and I hope you enjoy it!

“Glory to God in the highest”

• Setting: William Mathias (1934-1992) © 1976, Oxford University Press, Inc.
• Reprinted under Fair Use.
• From S-278 in “Hymnal 1982,” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“The lowly shall possess the land”

• Setting: Thomas Pavlechko
• ©St. James Music Press, 2010 — Licensed permission to photocopy granted — www.sjmp.com

“Holy, holy, holy”

• Setting: From Deutsche Messe, Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828); arr. Richard Proulx (1937-2010)
• Adaptation Copyright © 1985 GIA Publications, Inc.
• Reprinted under Fair Use.
• From S-130 in “Hymnal 1982,” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Alleluia. Christ our Passover”

• Reprinted under Fair Use
• From S-152 in “Hymnal 1982,” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund
• Setting: Ambrosian chant; adapt. Mason Martens (b. 1933) © 1971 Mason Martens

“Leaning on the everlasting arms”

• Words: Elisha A. Hoffman (1839-1929)
• Music: Anthony J. Showalter (1858-1924)
• Words and music in Public Domain
• From #196 Lift Every Voice and Sing II, Copyright © 1993 by The Church Pension Fund

Prelude: “Aria,” from Suite No. 1 for Organ, by Florence Price

Opening hymn: 423 “Immortal, invisible, God only wise”

Gloria: S-278

Psalm 1

Antiphons ff vv 3, 6

Sequence: “Leaning on the everlasting arms”

Vv 1-2 before Gospel, V 3 after

Anthem: “The pure in heart,” from The Beatitudes, by Patrick Hawes

Presentation Hymn: 380, V. 3

Sanctus S-130

Fraction S-152

Communion Hymn: 448 “O Love, how deep, how broad, how high”

Closing Hymn: “Gracious Spirit, give your servants”

Postlude: “Toccato,” from Suite No. 1 for Organ, Florence Price

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Notes and acknowledgments:

For Black History month, I have chosen several pieces from the African-American tradition. First, I will be playing Florence Price’s “Suite No. 1 for Organ” on Feb 6 and 16. Ms. Price is noted as the first African-American woman to be recognized as a symphonic composer.

Second, the hymn of the month is “Leaning on the everlasting arms.” It’s such a treat to sing music that is really fun, and I hope you enjoy it!

“Glory to God in the highest”

• Setting: William Mathias (1934-1992) © 1976, Oxford University Press, Inc.
• Reprinted under Fair Use.
• From S-278 in “Hymnal 1982,” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“They are like trees planted by streams of water”

• Setting: Thomas Pavlechko
• ©St. James Music Press, 2010 — Licensed permission to photocopy granted — www.sjmp.com

“Leaning on the everlasting arms”

• Words: Elisha A. Hoffman (1839-1929)
• Music: Anthony J. Showalter (1858-1924)
• Words and music in Public Domain
• From #196 Lift Every Voice and Sing II, Copyright © 1993 by The Church Pension Fund

“Holy, holy, holy”

• Setting: From Deutsche Messe, Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828); arr. Richard Proulx (1937-2010)
• Adaptation Copyright © 1985 GIA Publications, Inc.
• Reprinted under Fair Use.
• From S-130 in “Hymnal 1982,” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Alleluia. Christ our Passover”

• Reprinted under Fair Use
• From S-152 in “Hymnal 1982,” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund
• Setting: Ambrosian chant; adapt. Mason Martens (b. 1933) © 1971 Mason Martens

“Gracious Spirit, give your servants”

• Words: Carl P. Daw, Jr. (b. 1944); © 1997 Hope Publishing Co.
• Music: Abbot’s Leigh, Cyril Vincent Taylor (b. 1907) © 1942. Renewal 1970 Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
• Reprinted under OneLicense.net #707999
• From #782 in Wonder, Love, and Praise © 1997 by The Church Pension Fund

Prelude: “Fughetta,” from Suite No. 1 for Organ, Florence Price

– Cantus firmus based on the Afro-American Spiritual “Sometimes I feel like a motherless child”

Opening hymn: 381 “Thy strong word did cleave the darkness”

Gloria: S-278

Psalm 138

Antiphons ff vv 4, 9

Sequence: 686 “Come, thou found of every blessing”

Vv 1-2 before Gospel, V. 3 after

Anthem: “How firm a foundation” arr. Alice Parker

Presentation Hymn: 380, V. 3

Sanctus S-130

Fraction S-152

Communion Hymn: “Leaning on the everlasting arms”

Closing Hymn: 535 “Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim”

Postlude: “Fantasia,” from Suite No. 1 for Organ, Florence Price

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Notes and acknowledgments:

For Black History month, I have chosen several pieces from the African-American tradition. First, I will be playing Florence Price’s “Suite No. 1 for Organ” on Feb 6 and 16. Ms. Price is noted as the first African-American woman to be recognized as a symphonic composer.

Second, the hymn of the month is “Leaning on the everlasting arms.” It’s such a treat to sing music that is really fun, and I hope you enjoy it!

“Glory to God in the highest”

• Setting: William Mathias (1934-1992) © 1976, Oxford University Press, Inc.
• Reprinted under Fair Use.
• From S-278 in “Hymnal 1982,” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“I will bow down toward your holy temple”

• Setting: Thomas Pavlechko
• ©St. James Music Press, 2010 — Licensed permission to photocopy granted — www.sjmp.com

“Holy, holy, holy”

• Setting: From Deutsche Messe, Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828); arr. Richard Proulx (1937-2010)
• Adaptation Copyright © 1985 GIA Publications, Inc.
• Reprinted under Fair Use.
• From S-130 in “Hymnal 1982,” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Alleluia. Christ our Passover”

• Reprinted under Fair Use
• From S-152 in “Hymnal 1982,” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund
• Setting: Ambrosian chant; adapt. Mason Martens (b. 1933) © 1971 Mason Martens

“Leaning on the everlasting arms”

• Words: Elisha A. Hoffman (1839-1929)
• Music: Anthony J. Showalter (1858-1924)
• Words and music in Public Domain
• From #196 Lift Every Voice and Sing II, Copyright © 1993 by The Church Pension Fund

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Notes – Liturgy will be similar to a usual Sharing Eucharist, with a couple extra responses around the children’s sermon.

– There are no graphics to insert for this service

– Maybe put something in at the end describing the service, if there’s space:

“Candlemas, also known as the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ, or the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is a Christian feast day commemorating the presentation of Jesus at the Temple by Joseph and Mary. It is based upon the account of the presentation of Jesus in Luke 2:22–40.

According to the Old Testament rules in Leviticus 12, a woman was to be purified by presenting a lamb as a burnt offering, and either a young pigeon or dove as sin offering, 33 days after a boy’s circumcision. The feast falls on 2 February, which is traditionally the 40th day of and the conclusion of the Christmas Epiphany season.

While it is customary for Christians in some countries to remove their Christmas decorations on Twelfth Night (Epiphany Eve), those in other Christian countries historically remove them after Candlemas. On Candlemas, many Christians (especially Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and some mainline Protestant denominations including Lutherans, Anglicans and Methodists) also take their candles to their local church, where they are blessed and then used for the rest of the year; for Christians, these blessed candles serve as a symbol of Jesus Christ, who is referred to as the Light of the World.”

Prelude: (leave blank for now)

Opening hymn: 93 “Angels, from the realms of glory”

Gloria: S-278

In place of Psalm: “Nunc dimittis” by George Dyson. Sung by St. Thomas Parish Choirs

Print text if there’s space:

1    Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace : according to thy word.

2    For mine eyes have seen : thy salvation;

3    Which thou hast prepared : before the face of all people;

4    To be a light to lighten the Gentiles : and to be the glory of thy people Israel

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost;

as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen.

Sequence: 656 “Blest are the pure in heart”

Vv 1-2 before Gospel, Vv 3-4 after Gospel

Anthem: “O nata lux,” Stanford, arr. Lewis

Translation: O Light born of Light, Jesus, redeemer of the world,
accept our praises and prayers.
O you who once deigned to be hidden in flesh on behalf of the lost,
grant us to be made members of your blessed body.

Presentation Hymn: 380, V. 3

Sanctus S-130

Fraction S-152

Communion Anthem: “The candles are lighted on Candlemas Day” sung by St. Thomas Cherub Choir

Communion Hymn: 517 “How lovely is thy dwelling-place”

Closing Hymn: 410 “Praise, my soul, the King of heaven”

Postlude: (leave blank for now)

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Notes and acknowledgments:

For Black History month, I have chosen several pieces from the African-American tradition. First, I will be playing Florence Price’s “Suite No. 1 for Organ” on Feb 6 and 16. Ms. Price is noted as the first African-American woman to be recognized as a symphonic composer.

Second, the hymn of the month is “Leaning on the everlasting arms.” It’s such a treat to sing music that is really fun, and I hope you enjoy it!

“Glory to God in the highest”

• Setting: William Mathias (1934-1992) © 1976, Oxford University Press, Inc.
• Reprinted under Fair Use.
• From S-278 in “Hymnal 1982,” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“The law of the Lord revives the soul”

• Setting: Thomas Pavlechko
• ©St. James Music Press, 2010 — Licensed permission to photocopy granted — www.sjmp.com

“Holy, holy, holy”

• Setting: From Deutsche Messe, Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828); arr. Richard Proulx (1937-2010)
• Adaptation Copyright © 1985 GIA Publications, Inc.
• Reprinted under Fair Use.
• From S-130 in “Hymnal 1982,” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Alleluia. Christ our Passover”

• Reprinted under Fair Use
• From S-152 in “Hymnal 1982,” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund
• Setting: Ambrosian chant; adapt. Mason Martens (b. 1933) © 1971 Mason Martens

Officiant: Jonah Kendall

Lector: Wendy Jaquet

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Prelude: Postlude for the office of Compline, Jehan Alain

Preces: Preces and Responses, Peter Nardone

Hymn of Light: 30 “O Trinity of blessed light”

Psalmody:

Psalm 150, Chant by C. V. Stanford

O praise God in his holiness;

praise him in the firmament of his power.

Praise him in his noble acts;

praise him according to his excellent greatness.

Praise him in the sound of the trumpet;

praise him upon the lute and harp.

Praise him in the cymbal and dances;

praise him upon the strings and pipe.

Praise him upon the well-tuned cymbals;

praise him upon the loud cymbals.

Let everything that hath breath;

praise the Lord.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be. Amen.

Reading #1: Azariah 1:28-34, 52-59, 68

Then the three with one voice praised and glorified and blessed God in the furnace:
²⁹ ‘Blessed are you, O Lord, God of our ancestors,
   and to be praised and highly exalted for ever;
³⁰ And blessed is your glorious, holy name,
   and to be highly praised and highly exalted for ever.
³¹ Blessed are you in the temple of your holy glory,
   and to be extolled and highly glorified for ever.
³² Blessed are you who look into the depths from your throne on the cherubim,
   and to be praised and highly exalted for ever.
³³ Blessed are you on the throne of your kingdom,
   and to be extolled and highly exalted for ever.
³⁴ Blessed are you in the firmament of heaven,
   and to be sung and glorified for ever.

⁵² ‘Let the earth bless the Lord;
   let it sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.
⁵³ Bless the Lord, mountains and hills;
   sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.
⁵⁴ Bless the Lord, all that grows in the ground;
   sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.
⁵⁵ Bless the Lord, seas and rivers;
   sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.
⁵⁶ Bless the Lord, you springs;
   sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.
⁵⁷ Bless the Lord, you whales and all that swim in the waters;
   sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.
⁵⁸ Bless the Lord, all birds of the air;
   sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.
⁵⁹ Bless the Lord, all wild animals and cattle;
   sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

⁶⁸ All who worship the Lord, bless the God of gods,
   sing praise to him and give thanks to him,
   for his mercy endures for ever.’

Magnificat: Evening service in E-flat, Healey Willan

Reading #2: Revelation 15:1-4

Then I saw another portent in heaven, great and amazing: seven angels with seven plagues, which are the last, for with them the wrath of God is ended.

2 And I saw what appeared to be a sea of glass mixed with fire, and those who had conquered the beast and its image and the number of its name standing beside the sea of glass with harps of God in their hands. ³And they sing the song of Moses, the servant^* of God, and the song of the Lamb:
‘Great and amazing are your deeds,
   Lord God the Almighty!
Just and true are your ways,
   King of the nations!^*
4 Lord, who will not fear
   and glorify your name?
For you alone are holy.
   All nations will come
   and worship before you,
for your judgements have been revealed.’

Nunc Dimittis: Evening service in E-flat, Healey Willan

Responses: Preces and Responses, Peter Nardone

Collects:

1. Almighty and everlasting God, who chooses those whom the world deems powerless to put the powerful to shame, Grant us so to cherish the memory of your youthful martyr Cecilia, that we might share her pure and steadfast faith in you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.
2. Be our light in the darkness, O Lord, and in your great mercy
   defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love
   of your only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. 
3. O God, you manifest in your servants the signs of your
   presence: Send forth upon us the spirit of love, that in
   companionship with one another your abounding grace may
   increase among us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 

Anthem: “Hymn to St. Cecelia” Richard Proulx

Final Prayer: General Thanksgiving

Almighty God, Father of all mercies,
we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks
for all your goodness and loving-kindness
to us and to all whom you have made.
We bless you for our creation, preservation,
and all the blessings of this life;
but above all for your immeasurable love
in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ;
for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.
And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,
that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise,
not only with our lips, but in our lives,
by giving up our selves to your service,
and by walking before you
in holiness and righteousness all our days;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,
be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

Hymn: 420 “When in our music God is glorified”

Postlude: “Gigue Fugue on ‘When in our music God is glorified'” William Bates

Prelude:

“On this day, earth shall ring” Anna Laura Page, rung by St. Thomas Handbell Choir

“Bereite dich, Zion,” from Christmas Oratorio, by J. S. Bach, sung by Louisa Waycott

Translation: Prepare yourself, Zion, with tender efforts, to behold your lovely one, your beloved, near you soon! Your cheeks must now glow much more radiantly, hurry to love the Bridegroom with passion!

“Schliesse. mein Herze,” from Christmas Oratorio, by J. S. Bach, sung by Louisa Waycott

Translation: Enclose, my heart, these blessed miracles fast within your faith! Let these wonders, these divine works, forever be the reinforcement of your weak faith!

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Opening Hymn: 83 “O come, all ye faithful” Vv 1-3, 6

Hymn following Collect for Purity: 96 “Angels we have heard on high”

Hymn following first reading: 87 “Hark! The herald angels sing”

Sequence: 89 “It came upon the midnight clear”

• Vv 1-2 before Gospel, Vv 3-4 after Gospel

Anthem: “Love has come,” Sarah MacDonald

Presentation: Hymn 93, V. 1 “Angels, from the realms of glory”

Sanctus: S-129

Fraction: S-152

Communion anthem: “O holy night” Adolphe Adam, sung by Louisa Waycott

Communion hymn: 115 “What child is this”

Candlelighting hymn: 111 “Silent night, holy night”

Close: 100 “Joy to the world”

Postlude: “Toccata,” from Variations on Huron Carol Brenda Portman

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Acknowledgements:

“Sursum Corda“

• Text and music in public domain.
• From S-120 in “Hymnal 1982” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Holy, holy, holy”

• Setting: Robert Powell (b. 1932)
• Reprinted under Fair Use
• From S-129 in “Hymnal 1982” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Alleluia. Christ our Passover”

• © 1971 by Mason Martens
• Reprinted under Fair Use
• From S-152 in “Hymnal 1982” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

Prelude: Variations on ‘Huron Carol’ Brenda Portman

Opening Hymn: 102 “Once in royal David’s city” Vv 1-2, 6

• soloist v 1
• all sing vv 2, 6

Carols during pageant:

• 79, Vv 1, 5
• 96, Vv 2-3
• 87, V 1
• 83, V 1
• 83, V 3

Anthem: “Mary had a baby” sung by members of the St. Thomas Chorister program

Presentation: 380. V 3

Sanctus: S-129

Fraction: S-152

Communion: 111 “Silent night”

Close: 100 “Joy to the world” Vv 1, 4

• All are invited forward to ring a bell with the final hymn. A director will hold up cards that correspond to the colors of the bells.

Postlude: “Cold December flies away,” Charles Ore

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Acknowledgements:

“Holy, holy, holy”

• Setting: Robert Powell (b. 1932)
• Reprinted under Fair Use
• From S-129 in “Hymnal 1982” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Alleluia. Christ our Passover”

• © 1971 by Mason Martens
• Reprinted under Fair Use
• From S-152 in “Hymnal 1982” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

Prelude: “Be still” Ashley Grote

Opening hymn: 537 “Christ for the world we sing”

Canticle: S-278 Gloria in excelsis

Psalm 19

• Antiphons following verses 4, 8, 12, 14

Sequence: 680 “O God, our help in ages past”

• Vv 1-4 before the Gospel, Vv 5-6 after

Anthem: “Lord, grant thou me a quiet mind,” Arlen Clarke

Presentation: 380, V. 3

Sanctus: S-130

Fraction: S-152

Communion anthem: “Largo,” from Winter, Martha Lynn Thompson

Close: 525 “The church’s one foundation”

Postlude: Prelude in G Major, J. S. Bach

Notes:

It is our annual custom to sing “The church’s one foundation” in the service leading up to our annual meeting. May it keep us grounded in the faith of the church, and may God lead St. Thomas into 2025 and beyond.

The hymn of the month for January is “Joyous light of heavenly glory” from Marty Haugen’s Holden Evening Prayer. That service is a favorite of many congregations across the USA, and Marty Haugen’s music is a favorite of many in the congregation. “Joyous light of heavenly glory” is a paraphrase of the Phos hilaron, literally, “hilarious light,” which is normally sung at evening services. But, because light features heavily in the music and readings for January, we have decided to include in our morning worship.

Acknowledgements:

“Glory to God in the highest”

• Setting: William Mathias (1934-1992) © 1976, Oxford University Press, Inc.
• Reprinted under Fair Use.
• From S-278 in “Hymnal 1982,” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“The law of the Lord revives the soul”

• Setting: Thomas Pavlechko
• ©St. James Music Press, 2010 — Licensed permission to photocopy granted — www.sjmp.com

“Holy, holy, holy”

• Setting: From Deutsche Messe, Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828); arr. Richard Proulx (1937-2010)
• Adaptation Copyright © 1985 GIA Publications, Inc.
• Reprinted under Fair Use.
• From S-130 in “Hymnal 1982,” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Alleluia. Christ our Passover”

• Reprinted under Fair Use
• From S-152 in “Hymnal 1982,” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund
• Setting: Ambrosian chant; adapt. Mason Martens (b. 1933) © 1971 Mason Martens

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Prelude: “Prelude on St. Martin’s” Mark Fax

Opening hymn: 607 “O God of every nation”

Canticle: S-278 Gloria in excelsis

Psalm 36:5-10

• Antiphons following verses 7 and 10

Sequence: 440 “Blessed Jesus, at thy word”

Anthem: “Hold on” Margaret Bonds

Presentation: 380, V. 3

Sanctus: S-130

Fraction: S-152

Communion hymn: 529 “In Christ there is no east or west”

Close: 599 “Lift every voice and sing”

Postlude: “Prelude,” from Nigerian Organ Symphony, Godwin Sadoh

Notes:

This weekend, we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. day. Because of this, we have programmed much music from Afro-American sources, including the prelude, postlude, choir anthem, communion hymn, and culminating with the “Black National Anthem,” “Lift every voice and sing.”

The hymn of the month for January is “Joyous light of heavenly glory” from Marty Haugen’s Holden Evening Prayer. That service is a favorite of many congregations across the USA, and Marty Haugen’s music is a favorite of many in the congregation. “Joyous light of heavenly glory” is a paraphrase of the Phos hilaron, literally, “hilarious light,” which is normally sung at evening services. But, because light features heavily in the music and readings for January, we have decided to include in our morning worship.

Acknowledgements:

“Glory to God in the highest”

• Setting: William Mathias (1934-1992) © 1976, Oxford University Press, Inc.
• Reprinted under Fair Use.
• From S-278 in “Hymnal 1982,” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“We feast on the abundance”

• Setting: Thomas Pavlechko
• ©St. James Music Press, 2010 — Licensed permission to photocopy granted — www.sjmp.com

“Holy, holy, holy”

“Alleluia. Christ our Passover”

• From S-152 in “Hymnal 1982,” Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund
• Setting: Ambrosian chant; adapt. Mason Martens (b. 1933) © 1971 Mason Martens
• Reprinted under Fair Use

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