Events

Sunday, December 19, 2010

The Fourth Sunday Of Advent
O Radix Jesse — “O Root of Jesse”

The Fourth Sunday Of Advent

We beseech thee, Almighty God, to purify our consciences by thy daily visitation, that when thy Son Jesus Christ cometh he may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Holy Eucharist
8:00 a.m.

This 30 minute service in the Chantry Chapel includes lessons, prayers, a sermon and a Said Mass.

Sung Eucharist
9:00 a.m.

This 45 minute service at the High Altar includes lessons, prayers, hymns, a sermon, and a Sung Eucharist. Music is sung by the younger choristers and probationers of the choir. Please see the leaflet below for the order of worship.

Coffee Hour following the 9am Service
9:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Join us for coffee, tea and cookies in the Parish House Living Room and Dining Room following the 9am Eucharist.

The First Book of the Kings
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

Father Austin will give short talks on this rich text (perhaps unexpectedly so) which contains much material for Christian reflection.

A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols (Mass follows)
11:00 a.m.

At the beginning of this service, the lights are lowered and the people stand. The choir begins to sing Once in royal David's city from the back of the nave. At the third verse, the congregation joins in singing and the choir and clergy process down the center aisle to the chancel. The Rector gives...

Sing for the Windows
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Even if you think you cannot sing, you can be in tune with others. Parishioner Nancy Garniez has been teaching this sight-singing skill for over 30 years, and now offers it to the congregation. The group will meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, starting October 3 from 1 to 2 p.m....

A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols (No Mass follows)
4:00 p.m.

At the beginning of this service, the lights are lowered and the people stand. The choir begins to sing Once in royal David's city from the back of the nave. At the third verse, the congregation joins in singing and the choir and clergy process down the center aisle to the chancel. The Rector gives...