The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ

CHRISTMAS EVE 2016 7:30 PM

SAINT MARK’S EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL1245 TENTH AVENUE EAST, SEATTLE, WA 98102 (206) 323-0300 WWW.SAINTMARKS.ORG

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WELCOME TO SAINT MARK’S EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL1245 Tenth Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98102-4398

(206) 323-0300 • info@saintmarks.org • www.saintmarks.orgOn this happy feast of Christmas, the Bishop, Dean, staff and faith community of Saint Mark’s welcome you to our cathedral. We are glad you have joined us to celebrate the Nativity of our Lord. Thank you for sharing your Christmas hopes and joy with us. If you are looking for a church home, we hope perhaps you will find one here. Please let us know if you would like to explore what becoming a part of the Saint Mark’s community might mean for you. We are eager to meet you and learn what brought you here. Please fill out a visitor’s card (in the pew racks) and put it in the collection plate, or give it to one of the clergy, and we will be in touch with you.The life of this faith community is grounded in the worship of God, as God is revealed in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Our Sunday and weekday liturgical schedule is printed below. Tomorrow, Sunday, December 25, we celebrate the Christmas Day Eucharist at 10:00 A.M. On the First Sunday after Christmas Day, January 1, we continue our observance of the season with the Feast of The Holy Name during our morning services 8A.M. 9 A.M. and 11 A.M., Christmas Lessons and Carols with the Evensong choir at 4:30 P.M.At Saint Mark’s Cathedral, we seek to welcome and serve Christ in all people through our hospitality to newcomers and inquirers, our congregational life and programs, and our ministry in the world. Some of our upcoming events and programs are noted on the back cover of this service leaflet. The literature racks in the narthex (lobby) include information such as copies of recent sermons, schedules of upcoming concerts, and other opportunities. Please take any literature that interests you, and visit our website, too (www.saintmarks.org).Your participation in our worship is a gift to us, and we hope there will be an opportunity to welcome you into the vibrant and multi-faceted life of Saint Mark’s Cathedral.

MINISTERS OF THE LITURGYThe Right Reverend Gregory H. Rickel, Bishop of the Diocese of Olympia

The Very Reverend Steven L. Thomason, Dean and Rector of Saint Mark’s CathedralThe Reverend Canon Jennifer King Daugherty, Associate to the Rector

The Reverend Richard C. Weyls, Priest AssociateThe Reverend Nancy Ross, Curate

Deacon The Reverend Earl GroutAssisting Lay Minister Kae EatonChalice Bearers The Reverend Nancy Ross, The Reverend Canon Jennifer King Daugherty,

Kathy Sodergren, Kevin Johnson, Jeff McEldowney, Rich Ater, The Reverend Richard C. Weyls, Hisako Beasley

Altar Guild Dana Freeman, Sue Tait, David Wagner Vergers Sharon Ferguson, Marc Aubertin Thurifer Brent Ponton Acolytes Kevin Johnson , Ray Miller Lectors Tim O’Sullivan, Patricia BurkeIntercessor Bill HastigUshers Members of the Saint Mark’s UshersGreeter Lauren Witt, Julia LoganMusicians Saint Mark’s Evensong Choir

Michael Kleinschmidt, Canon MusicianRebekah Gilmore, Associate Musician, conducting

John Stuntebeck, Associate Organist

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THE HOLY EUCHARIST 7:30 P.M.The Right Reverend Gregory H. Rickel, Bishop of the Diocese of Olympia , Presider The Very Reverend Steven L. Thomason, Dean and Rector of St. Mark’s Cathedral, Preacher Please be aware that incense will be used during this liturgy. If needed, ushers can direct you to seating that will be relatively incense free.

Out of respect for the liturgy we are about to celebrate, please turn off all cell phones and audible devices. Please, no photography during the liturgy.

7:00p.m. Festive gathering music is played and sung during a time of preparation for the liturgy. The assembly is invited to remain seated and join in the singing of carols as indicated.

A special welcome to those of many faiths who join us for the introductory music portion of the evening. Please help support the ministry of Saint Mark’s by making a generous offering as you leave the Cathedral.

THE GATHERING Carol - all sing God rest you merry, gentlemen (The Hymnal 1982 #105)

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.Refrain O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy; O tidings of comfort and joy!

2. From God our heavenly Father a blessed angel came and unto certain shepherds brought tidings of the same: how that in Bethlehem was born the Son of God by name. Refrain

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.” Refrain

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. Refrain

Choir Angelus ad virginem 14th-century Irish CarolAngelus ad virginem,Subintrans in conclave,Virginis formidinemDemulcens, inquit “Ave!Ave, regina virginum:Coeli terraeque dominumConcipies et paries intactaSalutem hominum;Tu porta coeli facta,Medela criminum.” The words continue on the following page...

The angel came to the Virgin,entering secretly into her room;calming the Virgin’s fear, he said, “Hail!Hail, queen of virgins:you will conceive the Lord of heaven and earthand bear him, still a virgin,to be the salvation of mankind;you will be made the gate of heaven,the cure of sins.”

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1. O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by; yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light; the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight. 2. For Christ is born of Mary; and gathered all above, while mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love. O morning stars, together proclaim the holy birth! and praises sing to God the King, and peace to men on earth.3. How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of his heaven. No ear may hear his coming, but in this world of sin, where meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters in.

5. O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray; cast out our sin and enter in, be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel!

Carol - all sing O little town of Bethlehem (The Hymnal 1982 #79)

“Quomodo conciperem,Quae virum non cognovi?Qualiter infringerem,Quae firma mente vovi?”“Spiritus sancti gratiaPerficiet haec omnia.Ne timeas, sed gaudeasSecura, quod castimoniaManebit in te puraDei potentia.”Ad haec, virgo nobilisRespondens inquit ei,“Ancilla sum humilisOmnipotentis Dei.Tibi coelesti nuntio,Tanti secreti conscio,Consentiens et cupiens videreFactum quod audio,Parata sum parereDei consilio.”Angelus disparuitEt statim puellaris Uterus intumuitVi partus salutaris.Qui, circumdatus uteroNovem mensium numero,Hinc exiit et iniit conflictum,Affigens humeroCrucem, qua dedit ictumHosti mortifero. Eia Mater Domini,Quae pacem reddidistiAngelis et hominiCum Christum genuisti!Tuum exora filium Ut se nobis propitiumExhibeat, et deleat peccata, Praestans auxiliumVita frui beata Post hoc exsilium.

How can I conceive,When I have never known a man?How can I transgressresolutions that I have vowed with a firm mind?”The grace of the Holy Spiritshall do all this.Do not be afraid, but rejoicewithout a care, since your chastitywill remain in you unspoiltthrough the power of God.”To this, the noble Virgin,replying, said to him,“I am the humble maidservantof almighty God.To you, heavenly messenger,and bearer of such a great secret,I give my consent, and wishing to seedone what I hear,I am ready to obeythe will of God.”The angel vanished,and at once the girl’s womb swelledwith the force of the pregnancy of salvation.He, protected by the wombfor nine months in number,left it and began the struggle,fixing to his shouldera cross, with which he dealt the blowto the deadly Enemy. Hail, Mother of our Lord,who brought peace backto angels and menwhen you bore Christ!Pray your son that he may show favor to usand blot out our sins, giving us helpto enjoy a blessed life after this exile.

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Choir Christ Child Lullaby Tàladh Chrìosda Trad. Scottish Gaelic Carol Sung for Midnight Mass in Outer-Herbrides

Carol - all sing Go tell it on the mountain (The Hymnal 1982 #99)Refrain: Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere, Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born!1. While shepherds kept their watching o’er silent flocks by night, behold, throughout the heavens there shone a holy light. Refrain2. The shepherds feared and trembled when lo! above the earth rang out the angel chorus that hailed our Savior’s birth. Refrain3. Down in a lowly manger the humble Christ was born, and God sent us salvation that blessed Christmas morn. Refrain

Choir Codail a linbh Words: Trad. Irish; Music: Michael McGlynn

Codail, a linbh, go sámhAdhraim mo leanbh beag tagth’ ar an saolAdhraim a laige, a loime nocht faonCodail, a linbh, go sámhInis, a ghrá, liom, id’ luí sa mhainséarInis cén fath dhuit bheith sínte san fhéarIs tú coimhde na ngrásta ‘gus Íosa, Mac DéCodail, a linbh, go sámhA Mhuire, a mhathair’s a bhuime mhín tséimhCodail, a linbh, go sámhIs mé coimhde na ngrásta ‘gus Íosa, Mac DéCodail, a linbh, go sámhAch go beo bocht a tháinig le mian ar an saolChun deoraithe fánacha a shaoradh ón éagIs nuair ‘chrochfar in airde mé claonfaid chugam féinCodail, a linbh, go sámh

Sung in Gaelic: Mo ghaol, mo ghradh, a’s m’ fheudail thu, M’ ion’ntas ur a’s n’ eibhneas thu, Mo mhacan aluinn ceutach thu, Cha ‘n fhiu mi fein bhi ‘d dhail. Alleluia.

My love, my tender one are you, my sweet and lovely son are you. You are my love and darling you, who am I to bear you? Alleluia.

And thou You are the King of all, they sent you to the manger stall, where at your feet they all shall fall, and glorify my child, the King. Alleluia.

King of kings most holy one God a son eternal one You are my God and helpless son, high ruler of all people. Alleluia…

Sleep peacefully, my child I worship you, my little child come on earthI worship him, weak, naked and helplessSleep peacefully, my childTell me, my love, as you lie in the mangerTell me why you lay stretched in the strawYou are a treasury of grace, and Jesus, Son of GodSleep peacefully, my childMary, my mother and gentle nurseSleep peacefully, my childI am a treasury of grace, and Jesus, Son of GodSleep peacefully, my childDesperately poor, I came with desire into this worldTo save wandering exiles from deathAnd when I am suspended on high they will lean towards meSleep peacefully, my child

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1. It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old, from angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold: “Peace on the earth, good will to men, from heaven’s all-gracious King.” The world in solemn stillness lay to hear the angels sing.2. Still through the cloven skies they come with peaceful wings unfurled, and still their heavenly music floats o’er all the weary world;

above its sad and lowly plains they bend on hovering wing, and ever o’er its Babel-sounds the blessed angels sing.4. For lo! the days are hastening on, by prophets seen of old, when with the ever-circling years shall come the time foretold, when peace shall over all the earth its ancient splendors fling, and all the world give back the song which now the angels sing.

Organ Noël: Tous les Bourgeois de Châtres Claude Balbastre

1. Once in royal David’s city stood a lowly cattle shed, where a mother laid her baby in a manger for his bed: Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little child.

2. He came down to earth from heaven, who is God and Lord of all, and his shelter was a stable, and his cradle was a stall; with the poor, the scorned, the lowly, lived on earth our Savior holy.

4. For he is our lifelong pattern; daily, when on earth he grew, he was tempted, scorned, rejected, tears and smiles like us he knew. Thus he feels for all our sadness, and he shares in all our gladness.6. Not in that poor lowly stable, with the oxen standing round, we shall see him; but in heaven, where his saints his throne surround: Christ, revealed to faithful eye, set at God’s right hand on high.

Carol - all sing Once in royal David’s city (The Hymnal 1982 #102)

Two Instrumental Meditations on Christmas Melodies

Improvisation on a French Folk Melody (“Twas in the moon of wintertime”) Hymn 114

Noël: At midnight will be an awakening Jean-François Dandrieu

Carol - all sing It came upon a midnight clear (The Hymnal 1982 #89)

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7:30 p.m. A bell bids all to stand as able. Introit - choir Ecce quod natura, 14th-century English, arr. Michael McGlynn

Ecce quod natura mutat sua jura, virgo parit pura Dei Filium.Ecce novum gaudium, ecce novum mirum virgo parit filium, que non novit virum;que non novit virum; sed ut pirus pirum, gleba fert sphirum, Dei Filium.

Entrance Hymn - all sing O come, all ye faithful (The Hymnal 1982 #83) Descant: Sir David Willcocks

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;Refrain: 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; Refrain

3. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, sing, all ye citizens of heaven above; glory to God, glory in the highest; Refrain4. See how the shepherds, summoned to his cradle, leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze; we too will thither bend our joyful footsteps; Refrain5. Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy evening; Jesus, to thee be glory given; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; Refrain

Opening Acclamation Presider Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Assembly And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and forever. Amen.

Collect for PurityPresider Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hymn of Praise - all sing Angels we have heard on high (The Hymnal 1982 #96)1. Angels we have heard on high, singing sweetly through the night, and the mountains in reply echoing their brave delight. Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo!

2. Come to Bethlehem and see him whose birth the angels sing; come, adore on bended knee, Christ, the Lord, the new-born King. Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo!

Behold, Nature changes her laws: a pure virgin gives birth to the son of God.Behold, a new joy, behold, a new wonder: a virgin gives birth to a son, she who knew not man.She knew not man, but bore as the pear tree bears a pear, a clod of earth bears a sapphire, the Son of God.

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THE LITURGY OF THE WORDAll are seated for the readings and psalm.

First Reading Isaiah 9:2-7The 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 all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire. 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. Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. Assembly Thanks be to God.

Collect of the DayPresider The Lord be with you.Assembly And also with you.Presider 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.

Psalm 96:1-3, 11-13 Joseph GelineauThe cantor introduces the antiphon, all repeat it. The cantor chants the Psalm verses, all repeating the Anti-phon as indicated.

O sing a new song to the Lord, sing to the Lord all the earth.O sing to the Lord, bless his name. ANTIPHONProclaim his help day by day, tell among the nations his glory and his wonders among all the peoples. ANTIPHONLet the heavens rejoice and let the earth be glad, let the sea and all within it thunder praise,let the land and all it bears rejoice, all the trees of the wood shout for joy. ANTIPHONAt the presence of the Lord for he comes, he comes to rule the earth.With justice he will rule the world, he will judge the peoples with his truth. ANTIPHON

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When the presider stands all rise as able for the proclamation of the Gospel. The deacon carries the Book of the Gospels into the midst of the assembly. All turn and face the proclamation.Hymn at the Gospel - all sing Hark! the herald angels sing (The Hymnal 1982 #87)

The Holy Gospel Luke 2:1-20 Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Luke. Assembly Glory to you, Lord Christ.

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David) to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, 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, and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made

Descant by Sir David Willcocks1. Hark! the herald angels sing glory to the new-born 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! Refrain: Hark! the herald angels sing glory to the new-born King!

2. Christ, by highest heaven 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! Refrain

Second Reading Titus 2:11-14For 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. Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. Assembly Thanks be to God.

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known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. Assembly Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon Dean ThomasonAll rise as able.Nicene Creed We believe in one God, 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.

Prayers of the AssemblySpace is provided for you to add, either silently or aloud, concerns you wish included in the commu-nity’s prayer. The call and response are: Intercessor Let the heavens rejoice, Assembly and let the earth be glad.The presider concludes the prayers with a collect. All respond Amen.

The Peace Presider The peace of the Lord be always with you. Assembly And also with you.All greet one another in the name of the Lord.

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THE LITURGY OF THE TABLEAn offering of money is collected. Each of us, whether pledging member, newcomer, or occasional visitor, is invited to make a special gift to Saint Mark’s in thanksgiving for the birth of Christ. Our collective generosity is essential to Saint Mark’s mission of proclaiming and enacting the Good News of Christ’s justice, reconciliation and peace. Offerings may be made by cash, check (made out to Saint Mark’s Cathedral) or credit card using the envelopes provided. Please ask an usher if you need assistance. Thank you for your generosity.

Offertory Carol- choir The Wexford Carol Trad. Irish melody, arr. Michael McGlynn

All rise as able as the bread, wine and money we offer to God are brought forward to the altar table.

The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Good people all, this Christmas time, Consider well and bear in mindWhat our good God for us has done In sending his beloved son. With Mary holy we should pray, To God with love this Christmas Day In Bethlehem upon that morn, There was a blessed Messiah born.

With thankful heart and joyful mind The shepherds went the babe to find And as God’s angel had foretold They did our Savior Christ behold. Within a manger he was laid And by his side a virgin maid Attending on the Lord of LifeWho came on earth to end all strife.

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You are invited to stand or kneel for the continuation of the Eucharistic Prayer.We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation: in the calling of Israel to be your people: in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In Him you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In Him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore, according to his command, O Father: All We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen.

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Sanctus and Benedictus- all sing (The Hymnal 1982 #S128) Mathias

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.

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Invitation to CommunionThe presider invites us to the meal: The gifts of God for the people of God.

All seeking God are welcome at Christ’s Table. The assembly gathers around the liturgical platform, guided by the ushers. If you need communion brought to your seat, please let an usher or verger know.Hold out your hand to receive the bread and then eat. Guide the chalice to your mouth and then drink. Or you may leave the bread in your hand for the chalice bearer to dip it in the wine and feed you. To receive a blessing instead of communion, simply cross your arms over your chest.Rice wafers for those with wheat allergies are available at the communion station at the front left (southeast) corner of the platform.

Communion Carol - choir Lully, lulla, lullay Words of the Coventry Carol; Music by Philip W. J. Stopford

Lully, lullay, Thou little tiny Child,Bye, bye, lully, lullay.Lullay, thou little tiny Child,Bye, bye, lully, lullay.

O sisters too, how may we do,For to preserve this dayThis poor youngling for whom we do singBye, bye, lully, lullay.

The bread is broken and the bread and wine are prepared for sharing.Fraction Anthem - all sing What feast of love is offered here? Greensleeves

Words ©Delores Dufner, OSB. Reprinted under LicenSing #600786

Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

Herod, the king, in his raging,Charged he hath this dayHis men of might, in his owne sight,All young children to slay.

That woe is me, poor Child for Thee!And ever mourn and sigh,For thy parting neither say nor sing,Bye, bye, lully, lullay.

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Carol - all sing Silent night (The Hymnal 1982 #111) As the hymn is beginning, ministers will move through the assembly to begin the candlelighting. If you did not get a candle when you came in, ushers will also be in the aisles with additional ones.1. 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.

All remain seated for the following carols. Carol - all sing Away in a manger (The Hymnal 1982 #101, but with a different tune.) 1. Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.2. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes; I love thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky, and stay by my cradle till morning is nigh3. Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay close by me forever, and love me, I pray; Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, prepare us for heaven to live with thee there.

Carol - all sing In the bleak midwinter (The Hymnal 1982 #112)

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Dismissal Deacon Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Assembly Thanks be to God.

Organ Voluntary Toccata on Antioch (Tune of “Joy to the world”) Craig Phillips

Hymn - all sing Joy to the world (The Hymnal 1982 #100) 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.2. Joy to the world! the Savior reigns; let us our songs employ, while fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains, repeat the sounding joy.

3. No more let sin and sorrow grow, nor thorns infest the ground; he comes to make his blessings flow far as the curse is found.4. He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove the glories of his righteousness, and wonders of his love.

As you are leaving, please place your candles in the baskets at the back of the church.

Blessing Bishop Our help is in the Name of the Lord; Assembly The maker of heaven and earth.

Bishop Blessed be the Name of the Lord; Assembly From this time forth for evermore.

Bishop May God, who sent the angels to proclaim the glad news of the Savior’s birth, fill you with joy and make you heralds of the Gospel; and the blessing, mercy and grace of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.

All rise as able.Prayer after Communion All Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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SMARDI GRAS PARTY Tuesday, February 28 6-8 p.m. 

An annual celebration complete with masks, food, dessert auction, and live music. Bring your old

palm branches for the burning of the palms, get ready to bury your alleluias and join us for a night

of fun for all!

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The Arts at Saint Mark’s presents:

ORGAN PLUS CONCERT IN THOMSEN CHAPEL

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2017, 3 P.M.

Curt Sather, organist, and Jacob Herbert, bass-baritone, offer music of Bach and Schütz, among other composers. Dr. Sather is Organist and Choirmaster of

Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Olympia, Washington. Advance passes are $15 adults/$10 students. Get yours online at squareup.com/store/saintmarks or at the door

on the day of the performance.

CHRISTMAS LESSONS & CAROLS

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 4:30 PM, CATHEDRAL NAVE

Saint Mark’s Evensong Choir will lead this beloved service of Nine Lessons and Carols for Christmastide. Following the traditional narrative arc from the fall of humankind in the Garden of Eden through the Good News of God’s Incarnation in Jesus, this liturgy will afford everyone as many opportunities to sing carols as to listen to the choir sing them.

This service takes the place of the regular Evensong service, which occurs on the first Sunday of the

month, October-May at 4:30 p.m.

Saint Mark’s Choir School

Do you know a child who loves to sing? Saint Mark’s Choir School singers are ministers

of music who learn to lead worship with joy and confidence. Note-reading, musicianship, vocal pro-duction, liturgical training, and faith formation are part of a cathedral chorister's training. There is no audition required to receive this exceptional music

education.

Choir School Open Houses are happening in Janu-ary to give your child a chance to try out being a

cathedral chorister.K-3rd graders: January 10, 4:45 - 6 p.m.

4th - 8th graders: January 11, 4:45 - 6 p.m.9th - 12th graders: January 18, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Learn more at saintmarks.org/choirschool.

Suggested donation of $5 per person, $15 per family, accepted at the door.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 316 pm — 12:30 am

Spend New Year’s Eve in quiet meditation, dwelling in that space between what is past and what is to come. Then welcome in the New Year with a Eucharist celebrating the Feast of the Holy Name.

NEW YEAR’S EVE LABYRINTH WALK

with MIDNIGHT EUCHARIST

Epiphany Feast of LightsFRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 7 P.M.

Come complete the twelve days of Christmas and celebrate the manifestation of God’s Word made flesh with the Feast of Epiphany. The night will begin with Eucharist in the Nave and end with bonfires, king cake and chili in Bloedel. This celebrations ends the entire sweep of Advent-

Christmas, bring your joy to the Light of Christ in the world!

THE CATHEDRAL SHOP AT SAINT MARK’SThe Cathedral Shop at Saint Mark’s offers books and unique gifts, many of which are locally-produced or ethically sourced. Support Saint Mark’s Cathedral and shop local! The shop will re-open on December 27 with an after Christmas sale. Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Closed Mondayssaintmarks.org/shop