December 10, 2017 Second Sunday of Holy Eucharist Rite I 11:00 am

Before the Service Opening Acclamation Hymnal S80 Please keep a moment of silence to prepare your W Bless the Lord who forgiveth all our sins. hearts and minds for worship and if you so desire you His mercy endureth forever. may use the following prayer: O Almighty God, who pourest out on all who desire it Invitation to the Confession the spirit of grace and of supplication: Deliver us, when BCP 320 we draw near to thee, from coldness of heart and wan- 1 John 1:8,9 derings of mind, that with steadfast thoughts and kindled If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and affections we may worship thee in spirit and in truth; the truth is not in us; but if we confess our sins, God is through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. faithful and just to forgive our sins, and cleanse us from Prelude Veni, Veni Emmanuel all unrighteousness. Gerald Near Confession Processional Hymn Hymnal 72, vs 1-4 BCP 320 [Please stand as you are able] Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God. Hark! the glad sound! the Savior comes, [Please kneel as you are able] the Savior promised long; [Silence is kept] let every heart prepare a throne, and every voice a song. Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against thee He comes, the prisoners to release in thought, word, and deed, in Satan’s bondage held; by what we have done, the gates of brass before him burst, and by what we have left undone. the iron fetters yield. We have not loved thee with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. He comes, the broken heart to bind, We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. the bleeding soul to cure; For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ, and with the treasures of his grace have mercy on us and forgive us; to enrich the humble poor. that we may delight in thy will, and walk in thy ways, Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace, to the glory of thy Name. Amen. thy welcome shall proclaim; and heaven’s eternal arches ring Absolution with thy beloved Name. BCP 321 The Almighty and merciful Lord W grant you absolution and remission of all your sins, true repentance, amend- ment of life, and the grace and consolation of his Holy Spirit. Amen. Kyrie Hymnal S91 The Response Psalm 85 Lord, have mercy upon us. (x3) Christ, have mercy upon us. (x3) Lord, have mercy upon us. (x3) You have been gracious to your land, O / LORD, you have restored the good for/tune of Jacob. Collect of the Day BCP 159 The Lord be with you. You have forgiven the iniquity of your / people And with thy spirit. and blotted out / all their sins. Let us pray. I will listen to what the LORD God is / saying, Merciful God, who sent thy messengers the prophets to for he is speaking peace to his faithful people preach repentance and prepare the way for our salva- and to those who turn their / hearts to him. tion: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Truly, his salvation is very near to those who / fear him, Christ our Redeemer; who liveth and reigneth with thee that his glory may / dwell in our land. and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Mercy and truth have met to/gether; righteousness and peace have / kissed each other. Lesson Isaiah 40:1-11 Truth shall spring up from the / earth, [You may be seated] and righteousness shall look / down from heaven. A Reading from the Book of Isaiah. The LORD will indeed grant pros/perity, Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak and our land will / yield its increase. tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served Righteousness shall go be/fore him, her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received and peace shall be a pathway / for his feet. from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the Lord shall be re- vealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” A voice says, “Cry out!” And I said, “What shall I cry?” All people are grass, their con- stancy is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the Lord blows upon it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand forever. Get you up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good tidings; lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good tidings, lift it up, do not fear; say to the cities of Ju- dah, “Here is your God!” See, the Lord God comes with might, and his arm rules for him; his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms, and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead the mother sheep. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 2

Lesson 2 Peter 3:8-15a Gospel Mark 1:1-8 A Reading from the Second Epistle to Peter. W W W The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord Glory be to thee, O Lord. one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. The Lord is not slow about his prom- The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son ise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, of God. As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, “See, I am not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then your way; the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, and the `Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,’” elements will be dissolved with fire, and the earth and John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaim- everything that is done on it will be disclosed. Since all ing a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. these things are to be dissolved in this way, what sort And people from the whole Judean countryside and all of persons ought you to be in leading lives of holiness the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming of baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. the day of God, because of which the heavens will be Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather set ablaze and dissolved, and the elements will melt with belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. fire? But, in accordance with his promise, we wait for He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and at home. Therefore, beloved, while you are waiting for untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with these things, strive to be found by him at peace, without water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” spot or blemish; and regard the patience of our Lord as The Gospel of the Lord. salvation. Praise be to thee, O Christ. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Gospel Hymn Hymnal 56, verse 4 Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Gospel Hymn Hymnal 56, verse 3 shall come to thee, O Israel!

[Please stand as you are able] O come, thou Branch of Jesse’s tree, Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel free them from Satan’s tyranny shall come to thee, O Israel! that trust thy mighty power to save, and give them victory o’er the grave. O come, O come, thou Lord of might, Sermon who to thy tribes on Sinai’s height [You may be seated after in ancient times didst give the law, the sermon opening prayer] in cloud, and majesty, and awe. Advent Themes Yield Dreams [After the sermon there will be a moment of silence for private meditation]

3 Creed BCP 326 Prayers Form 1, BCP 383 [Please stand as you are able] With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to We believe in one God, the Lord, saying, “Lord, have mercy.” the Father, the Almighty, [Please kneel as you are able] maker of heaven and earth, For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the holy of all that is, seen and unseen. Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples, let us pray to the Lord. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, Lord, have mercy. the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, For Justin of Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; God from God, Light from Light, Edward, our Bishop; David, Vicar General of Uruguay; true God from true God, and the clergy and people of the diocese of Oklahoma begotten, not made, and our companion diocese of Uruguay, let us pray to of one Being with the Father. the Lord. Through him all things were made. Lord, have mercy. For us and for our salvation For Donald, our President; Mary, our Governor; and he came down from heaven: Mick, our Mayor; for the leaders of the nations, and for by the power of the Holy Spirit all in authority, let us pray to the Lord. he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, Lord, have mercy. and was made man. For our sake he was crucified For Oklahoma City, for every city and community, under Pontius Pilate; and for those who live in them, let us pray to the Lord. he suffered death and was buried. Lord, have mercy. On the third day For the good earth which God has given us, and for the he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord. he ascended into heaven Lord, have mercy. and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory For the peace and wellbeing of all who defend our to judge the living and the dead, country at home and abroad, and keep safe all who are and his kingdom will have no end. in dangerous circumstances, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. We believe in the Holy Spirit, For the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, the Lord, the giver of life, and for the sick and the suffering. We pray for all who who proceeds from the Father and the Son. are home-bound, especially: [special intentions]. We With the Father and the Son pray for all in need of healing, especially: [special inten- he is worshiped and glorified. tions], let us pray to the Lord. He has spoken through the Prophets. Lord, have mercy. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. For peace, understanding and reconciliation among all We acknowledge one baptism people. For the end of violence and terrorism. For those for the forgiveness of sins. affected by, and in harms way of, natural disasters, and W We look for the resurrection of the dead, for the safety of all first responders. For all who are and the life of the world to come. Amen. homeless, hungry, and unemployed; especially the cli- ents of the Guild of Saint George. For individuals and their families who suffer the effects of addiction and

4 mental illness. For the children of New Hope Ministries and all who are incarcerated. For the refugees and peo- Children’s Message & ple of war-torn nations. For the resolution of the conflict between Israel and Palestine. And for all the intentions Lighting of the in the Prayer Box; let us pray to the Lord. [You may be seated] Lord, have mercy. [Children are invited to come forward] In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for..., and in the Cathedral Cycle of Prayer, we give thanks for..., let Welcome us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. [You may be seated] For all who are celebrating special occasions: [Special Offertory Sentence Hebrews 13:15,16 Intentions] For all who are celebrating birthdays and an- Through Christ let us continually offer to God the sac- niversaries, and for all who are traveling, let us pray to rifice of praise, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge the Lord. his Name. But to do good and to distribute, forget not; Lord, have mercy. for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. W We bless thy holy Name for all thy servants departed Offertory Text: of Milan, tr. Neale this life in thy faith and fear, for those we hold in memory Music: Jacob Handl this day and for the recently departed..., let us pray to the Lord. Veni, redemptor gentium, Lord, have mercy. ostende partum virginis; That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without miretur omne saeculum, suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord. tallis decet partus Deum. Lord, have mercy. Come, Thou Redeemer of the earth, In the communion of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Blessed And manifest Thy virgin birth: Paul and of all the saints, let us commend ourselves, Let every age adoring fall; and one another, and all our life, to Christ our God. Such birth befits the God of all. To thee, O Lord our God. [The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect] Doxology Hymnal 76, verse 5 Peace BCP 332 [Please stand as you are able] [Please stand as you are able] All praise, eternal Son, to thee, whose advent doth thy people free; The peace of the Lord be always with you. whom with the Father we adore And with thy spirit. and Holy Spirit evermore. [You may share a greeting of peace with those near you]

5 Great Thanksgiving [Please kneel as you are able] Eucharistic Prayer II All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, for that thou didst- BCP 334, Hymnal S112 create heaven and earth, and didst make us in thine own- The Lord be with you. image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only And with thy Spirit. Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suf- Lift up your hearts. fer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made We lift them up unto the Lord. there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and Let us give thanks unto our Lord God. did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to con- It is meet and right so to do. tinue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again. It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto For in the night in which he was betrayed, he took bread; thee, O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God. and when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat, this is my Body, Proper Preface for Advent BCP 345 which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Because thou didst send thy beloved Son Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had to redeem us from sin and death, given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all and to make us heirs in him of everlasting life; of you; for this is my Blood of the New Covenant, which that when he shall come again in power is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins. Do and great triumph to judge the world, this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.” we may without shame or fear rejoice to behold his appearing. Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath com- company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious manded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed Name; evermore praising thee, and saying, passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory. Sanctus Hymnal S114 And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts: sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. unto us the Body and Blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Glory be to thee, O Lord Most High. Jesus Christ. W Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, our selves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this Holy Communion may worthily receive the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be W filled with thy grace and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord;

6 By whom, and with whom, and in whom, Invitation to Communion in the unity of the Holy Ghost The Gifts of God for the People of God. all honor and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. Amen. Communion of the People The Lord’s Prayer Hymnal S119 [You may be seated] And now, as our Savior Christ hath taught us, Communion Music Hymnal 75, verses 1-3 we are bold to say, Our Father, who art in heaven, There’s a voice in the wilderness crying, hallowed be thy Name, a call from the ways untrod: thy kingdom come, thy will be done, Prepare in the desert a highway, on earth as it is in heaven. a highway for our God! Give us this day our daily bread. The valleys shall be exalted, And forgive us our trespasses, the lofty hills brought low; as we forgive those who trespass against us. make straight all the crooked places And lead us not into temptation, where the Lord our God may Go! but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, O Zion, that bringest good tidings, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. get thee up to the heights and sing! Proclaim to a desolate people Agnus Dei the coming of their King. Hymnal S158 Like the flowers of the field they perish, like grass our works decay, O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins the power and pomp of nations of the world, have mercy upon us. shall pass like a dream away; O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. but the word of our God endureth, O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins the arm of the Lord is strong; of the world, grant us thy peace. he stands in the midst of nations, and he will right the wrong. Prayer of Humble Access BCP 337 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd, We do not presume to come to this thy Table, the lambs he’ll gently hold; O merciful Lord, to pastures of peace he’ll lead them, trusting in our own righteousness, and bring them safe to his fold. but in thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under thy Table. But thou art the same Lord whose property is always to have mercy. Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.

7 Post-communion Prayer BCP 339 Closing Hymn Hymnal 67, vs 1-3 Let us pray. [Please stand as you are able] [Please stand or kneel as you are able] Comfort, comfort ye my people, Almighty and everliving God, speak ye peace, thus saith our God; we most heartily thank thee comfort those who sit in darkness for that thou dost feed us, in these holy mysteries, mourning ‘neath their sorrows’ load. with the spiritual food Speak ye to Jerusalem of the most precious Body and Blood of the peace that waits for them; of thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ; tell her that her sins I cover, and dost assure us thereby of thy favor and her warfare now is over. and goodness towards us; and that we are very members incorporate Hark, the voice of one that crieth in the mystical body of thy Son, in the desert far and near, the blessed company of all faithful people; calling us to new repentance and are also heirs, through hope, since the kingdom now is here. of thy everlasting kingdom. Oh, that warning cry obey! And we humbly beseech thee, Now prepare for God a way; O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy grace, let the valleys rise to meet him that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and the hills bow down to greet him. and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in; Make ye straight what long was crooked, through Jesus Christ our Lord, make the rougher places plain; to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, let your hearts be true and humble, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen. as befits his holy reign. For the glory of the Lord now o’er earth is shed abroad; Advent Blessing and all flesh shall see the token Book of Occasional Services that the word is never broken. May Almighty God, by whose providence our Savior Christ came among us in great humility, sanctify you with the light of his blessing and set you free from all The Dismissal sin. Amen. Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. May he whose second Coming in power and great glory we await, make you steadfast in faith, joyful in hope, and Postlude Carillon on “Comfort, comfort constant in love. Amen. ye my people” (Sonata) Alfred Fedak May you, who rejoice in the first Advent of our Redeem- er, at his second Advent be rewarded with unending life. Amen. W And the blessing of God Almighty, W the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with Pastoral Prayers you always. Amen. If you desire pastoral prayers, please make that request of one of our clergy after the conclusion of the worship service.

8 Those Serving Today Today’s Music Canon Musician H. Scott Raab Today’s prelude is a wonderful setting of Hymn 56, “O Cathedral Choir: Katie Armistead, Matt Armistead, come, O come, Emmanuel”, by Gerald Near (b. 1942). Rachel Brown, Sharon Ellington, Richard Jobe, Lou Mr. Near was Director of Music at Church of the Holy Kohlman, Zach Malavolti, Gail Malmstrom, Dustin Faith in Santa Fe before retiring to Arizona. The postlude Morningstar, Leah McDonald, Michael Pugh, Mary is a lively and engaging setting of Hymn 67, “Comfort, Reynolds, Aleithia Stephens, Keith Taggart comfort ye my people” by Alfred Fedak (b. 1953). Mr. Altar Guild: Meredith Cook, Mary Lu Jarvis, Heather Fedak serves and Director of Music and the Arts at West- Branscum, Mary Forrest, Lynnette Haywood, Laurie minster Prebyterian Church, Albany, NY. Jones, Mary Schneeberger, Paula Stover, John Turman The Cathedral Choir sings a quiet, reflective motet by Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Susan Colley Joplin Jacob Handl (1550-1591), “”. Preacher: The Very Rev. Justin Lindstrom Handl was one of the finest composers of sacred music Assisting: The Rev. Tim Sean Youmans, in the late Renaissance. He composed over 400 such mo- The Rev. Marilyn Robertson tets. He lived and worked in what is now Slovenia but Verger: Jeff Erwin was well-traveled and exposed to music and composers Acolytes: Gary Derrick, Jason Brown, Ella McDonald, from Italy and the Netherlands. Emily McDonald, Juliana Hill Host: Kevin McDonald Hymn Notes Lector - First Lesson: Jim Henry Comfort, comfort ye my people - Hymnal 67 Lector - Second Lesson: David Sapper Based on Isaiah 40:1-5, the text is for Advent but written Intercessor: Elizabeth King for St. ’s Day, June 24. The rhythm of the tune suggests a dance for joy at the coming of the Lord. Oblationer: Cynthia Jones Eucharistic Ministers: David Sapper, Elizabeth King, Gil Haas, Jeannie Haas Ushers: Sam Blackstock, Brent Bell, Richard Ogden, Charles Ozan Audio: Jay Malmstrom

To the Glory of God The Advent Greens on the Altar are given to the Glory of God by Barbara Lawrence in gratitude to the clergy and the congregation of St. Paul’s. The Bread and Wine, Sanctuary Light and Brown Bag Meals for the Homeless are given to the Glory of God by the St. Paul’s ECW in thanksgiving for everyone who volunteered at our Funeral Receptions.

9 Liturgy We Live by Dr. Gil Haas “Herod” is the name for multiple Biblical rulers. Herod beacon the Great slaughtered the male children after the Magi’s o f visit in hopes of killing Jesus (Matthew 2:16). One of Herod the Great’s sons was Herod Antipas who, after hope... Herod the Great’s death, ruled one-fourth of his father’s kingdom which gave him the descriptive title, Tetrarch A d v e n t W r e a t h C a n d l e 2 : (one who governs a kingdom’s fourth; this fourth includ- ed Galilee). His marriage to his brother’s wife, Herodi- L o v e as, ultimately resulted in John the Baptist’s beheading. The Second Candle is a symbol of the Way and Love. Herod Archelaus, another son of Herod the Great, ruled We believe Jesus Christ to be the Way, the Truth, and Judea after his father’s death. Herod Archelaus ruled the Life. Jesus is the Way or the path to righteousness, with such cruelty that Joseph and Mary feared returning forgiveness and salvation. Jesus also shows us the way to Judea from Egypt, and instead they settled in Gali- to love God, ourselves, and others with all our heart, lee (Matthew 2:22). Since Herod Antipas ruled Galilee soul, mind, and strength. May we have the courage where Jesus had been most active, he was the Herod to to follow the way, and share God’s love with all…no whom Pilate sent Jesus during Jesus’ trial. Herod Agrippa exceptions…bringing hope to the world. I was the grandson of Herod the Great; he persecuted the Church in Jerusalem and killed James, the first martyred In God’s Peace, apostle. Herod Agrippa’s gruesome death is described in Dean Justin+ Acts 12:23. His son, Herod Agrippa II, saved Paul from possible death at the hands of the Jewish rulers (Acts 25:13 - 26:32). If you have a liturgical question or an inquiry about anything that transpires during or around our worship service, please forward the question you would like re- searched to: [email protected], or drop the question in the offering basin. Please note whether we can credit you as the source of the question.

THANK YOU to our Fabulous Kitchen Volunteers!

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8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I (no Music) – Cathedral 9:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II – Cathedral 10:10 am Advent: The First & Second Coming of Jesus – . Dean Willey Hall 10:10 am Church School – Undercroft 11:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I – Cathedral 5:00 pm Evensong – Cathedral 5:00 pm Youth Group– Undercroft Monday, 11

9:00 am St. George’s Guild Outreach – Back Bldg. Noon Lectio Divina – Parlor Tuesday, 12

12:10 pm AA – Library 12:10 pm Al-Anon – Undercroft 2:00 pm Faith Brown Funeral – Cathedral 6:00 pm Yoga – Dean Willey Hall 6:00 pm Lectio Divina – Parlor 6:00 pm CoDA – Library 7:15 pm Nar-Anon – Undercroft Wednesday, 13

9:00 am St. George’s Guild Outreach – Back Bldg. 9:00 am Mobile Meals – Kitchen Noon Gospel of John Bible Study – Board Room 5:30 pm Advent Dinner & Series – Dean Willey Hall Thursday, 14

12:10 pm Holy Eucharist – Chapel 1:30 pm Lectio Divina – Parlor Friday, 15

9:00 am St. George’s Guild Outreach – Back Bldg. Saturday, 16

9:00 am Pageant Rehearsal – Cathedral 5:00 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II – Cathedral In Case of Emergency Sunday, 17 - Pageant Sunday To keep our campus safe we have added a mobile phone

8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I (no Music) – Cathedral that will be operational on Saturday mornings, Sunday 9:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II – Cathedral mornings, Sunday evenings during events, and Tuesday 10:10 am St. Nicholas Reception – Dean Willey Hall and Wednesday evenings as well as during all special 11:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I – Cathedral events when the front desk is not staffed. The phone 5:00 pm Youth Group– Undercroft number is: 405.595.8492

11 Sunday @ St. Paul’s Advent: The First & Second Coming of Jesus 10:10 am December 10 in Dean Willey Hall Join Dean Lindstrom in exploring what the First Coming of Jesus, the Incarnation of God, and the Second Coming of Jesus mean for us during this season of preparation called Advent. Cathedral Kids 10:10 am Sundays in the Undercroft Rooted in Faith, Growing in Love Youth Group 5 - 7 pm Sundays in the Undercroft Open Arms, Open Hearts

Choral Evensong with Organ Recital 5 pm, Sunday, December 10 Stephen Wurst, Organ Recitalist (Memorial Presbyterian Church, Norman)

Christmas Schedule Lessons and Carols Christmas Pageant Sunday 9:00 am – December 17* Christmas Reception and a Visit from St. Nicholas Sunday 9:30 am – Fourth Sunday of Advent * One morning service only 5:00 pm – Holy Eucharist Rite II* Wednesday Advent Dinner & Series with Festive Music at 4:45 pm Pre-purchase tickets $7 adult, $3 child 7:00 pm – Holy Eucharist Rite II * on our website or at the Bookstore. with Festive Music at 6:45 pm Tickets at the door $10 adult, $5 child 11:00 pm – Holy Eucharist Rite I Join us on Wednesday evenings in Dean Willey Hall with Festive Music at 10:30 pm for dinner @ 5:45 followed by a guest speaker @ 6:30: Engage Community Christmas Day Monday December 13 - Canon Bill Carroll 11:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite I Child care available for infants to 3 year olds * Indicates childcare available in the nursery and a children’s program for children 3 and up.