CHORAL on the eve of the Feast of Saint Luke

October 18, 2020 5:00 P.M.

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CHORAL EVENSONG

Choral Evensong (Evening Prayer/Vêpres Chantées) is one of the real jewels of the Anglican tradition, and has been so for over 400 years. A service of timeless beauty and heritage, it dates from the , when the medieval Latin monastic offices of Vespers and Compline were translated into English to be used in all parish and cathedral churches.

Along with sung Mattins (Morning Prayer), Evensong was one of the principal Sunday services of the Anglican Church until the late nineteenth-century, when the became increasingly prevalent. The service as we have it today is essentially unchanged from Archbishop ’s 1549 -- from which the current Episcopal Prayer Book draws its origins.

The style of English language (Rite I) used is similar to the language of Shakespeare, dating from the sixteenth century.

Much of Evensong is sung by the choir -- giving the congregation the opportunity to listen to the fine Anglican choral tradition of music, and to be inspired and uplifted in worship. It is a musical offering of praise to God.

The text of Evensong is taken almost entirely from the Scripture. A portion of the is beautifully chanted by the choir. There are readings from the Old Testament and the New. Then there are the two great songs: the , the song of Mary when she heard that she was to become the mother of our Lord; and the , the words of the old prophet Simeon as he held the infant Jesus in his arms and recognized Him as the Messiah.

Incense is used by the Church as a symbol of our prayers rising to heaven: “Let my prayer be counted as incense before you” (Psalm 141). We find in the book of Revelation that incense symbolizes the prayers of the saints in heaven -- “the golden bowl full of incense are the prayers of the saints” (5:8; 8:3) -- which rise towards the of God. At Evensong, incense is used at the opening procession, and at the Magnificat, to bless the altar and mark it as the sacramental heart of the parish.

The clergy lead the congregation in prayer and intercession. Several (prayers) are chanted. You are invited to join in singing the hymns, the creeds, and in prayer.

VOLUNTARY:

HYMN (sung by all): 232, “By all your saints still striving” NYLAND

THE AND PSALTER

THE Richard Ayleward (1626-1669)

Officiant: O Lord, open thou our lips. Choir: And our mouth shall show forth thy praise. Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. Choir: O Lord, make haste to help us. Officiant: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Choir: As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Officiant: Praise ye the Lord. Choir: The Lord's name be praised.

THE PSALM: 147 George Thalban-Ball (1896-1987) Laudate Dominum 1 Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God! * how pleasant it is to honor him with praise! 2 The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem; * he gathers the exiles of Israel. 3 He heals the brokenhearted * and binds up their wounds. 4 He counts the number of the stars * and calls them all by their names. 5 Great is our Lord and mighty in power; * there is no limit to his wisdom. 6 The Lord lifts up the lowly, * but casts the wicked to the ground. 7 Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; * make music to our God upon the harp. 8 He covers the heavens with clouds * and prepares rain for the earth; 9 He makes grass to grow upon the mountains * and green plants to serve mankind.

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10 He provides food for flocks and herds * and for the young ravens when they cry. 11 He is not impressed by the might of a horse; * he has no pleasure in the strength of a man; 12 But the Lord has pleasure in those who fear him, * in those who await his gracious favor. 13 Worship the Lord, O Jerusalem; * praise your God, O Zion; 14 For he has strengthened the bars of your gates; * he has blessed your children within you. 15 He has established peace on your borders; * he satisfies you with the finest wheat. 16 He sends out his command to the earth, * and his word runs very swiftly. 17 He gives snow like wool; * he scatters hoarfrost like ashes. 18 He scatters his hail like bread crumbs; * who can stand against his cold? 19 He sends forth his word and melts them; * he blows with his wind, and the waters flow. 20 He declares his word to Jacob, * his statutes and his judgments to Israel. 21 He has not done so to any other nation; * to them he has not revealed his judgments. Hallelujah! Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen

THE LESSONS

THE FIRST LESSON: Ecclesiasticus 38:1-4, 6-10, 12-14

Honor physicians for their services, for the Lord created them; for their gift of healing comes from the Most High, and they are rewarded by the king. The skill of physicians makes them distinguished, and in the presence of the great they are admired. The Lord created medicines out of the earth, and the sensible will not despise them. And he gave skill to human beings that he might be glorified in his marvelous works. By them the physician heals and takes away pain; the pharmacist makes a mixture from them. God’s works will never be finished; and from him health spreads over all the earth. My child, when you are ill, do not delay, but pray to the Lord, and he will heal you. Give up your faults and direct your hands rightly, and cleanse your heart from all sin.

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Then give the physician his place, for the Lord created him; do not let him leave you, for you need him. There may come a time when recovery lies in the hands of physicians, for they too pray to the Lord that he grant them success in diagnosis and in healing, for the sake of preserving life.

The Word of the Lord. All respond Thanks be to God.

MAGNIFICAT Sung by the Choir Service in F Major, John Ireland (1879-1962)

MY SOUL doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the lowliness of his handmaiden. For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me; and holy is his name. And his mercy is on them that fear him throughout all generations. He hath showed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel; as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham, and his seed forever. 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.

THE SECOND LESSON: Luke 4:14-21 Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”

The Word of the Lord. All respond Thanks be to God.

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NUNC DIMITTIS sung by the Choir Service in F Major, John Ireland (1879-1962)

LORD, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; 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.

Please stand.

THE APOSTLES' CREED, sung by all, monotone.

I BELIEVE in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

THE PRAYERS

Officiant: The Lord be with you. Choir: And with thy spirit. Officiant: Let us pray.

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Choir: Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.

Remain kneeling for the LORD’S PRAYER, sung by all in English, monotone

OUR FATHER, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever.

Officiant: O Lord, show thy mercy upon us. Choir: And grant us thy salvation. Officiant: O Lord, save the State. Choir: And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee. Officiant: Endue thy ministers with righteousness. Choir: And make thy chosen people joyful. Officiant: O Lord, save thy people. Choir: And bless thine inheritance. Officiant: Give peace in our time, O Lord. Choir: Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God. Officiant: O God, make clean our hearts within us. Choir: And take not thy Holy Spirit from us.

The Officiant sings the Collects.

Almighty God, who didst inspire thy servant Luke the physician to set forth in the the love and healing power of thy Son: Graciously continue in thy Church the like love and power to heal, to the praise and glory of thy Name; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

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Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of thy only Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Choir Amen.

Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give thine angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for thy love’s sake.

Choir Amen.

The Dean will invite further prayers.

Please be seated while the Choir sings the Anthem

ANTHEM: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me from The Apostles Edward Elgar (1857-1934) The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; He hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord; to give unto them that mourn a garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord that He might be glorified. For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; So the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all nations. (Isaiah 61:1–3, 11)

Please stand and say together A PRAYER OF ST. CHRYSOSTOM

Almighty God, who hast given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication unto thee, and hast promised through thy well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name thou wilt be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of thy servants as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of thy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen.

Dean Let us bless the Lord People Thanks be to God. Dean The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. People Amen.

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All stand and sing the following.

HYMN (sung by all): 285, “What thanks and praise to thee we owe” DEUS TUORUM MILITUM

Please remain standing as the Procession departs.

ORGAN VOLUNTARY:

PRAYER REQUESTS MAY BE SENT TO US AT: [email protected] We will offer them to God at our daily service of Morning Prayer.

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THE AMERICAN CATHEDRAL CHOIR ZACHARY ULLERY Canon for Music

ANDREW DEWAR Cathedral Organist

MORGANE COLLOMB, IVAR HERVIEU, CYRILLE LEROUGE, RENÉ RAMOS PREMIER Cathedral Choir Staff Singers

IVAR HERVIEU Officiant

ROBERT SEEMAN AND NATHANIEL KATZ

THE REVEREND NATHANIEL KATZ Cathedral Canon

THE VERY REVEREND LUCINDA R. LAIRD Dean

The American Cathedral in Paris 23 avenue George V, 75008 Paris Tel: 01 53 23 84 00 e-mail: [email protected] website : www.amcathparis.com

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Pledges

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Covid-19 Update

The rules around Covid-19 safety measures, especially as they pertain to gatherings, are changing rapidly. We are interpreting and following the rules laid down by the French government as best we can with the information and resources we have.

Please continue to read our bulletins and e-letters and keep an eye on our website for more information: amcathparis.com/covid-19

All Saints’ Necrology

Please send us names of those close to you who have died in the past year (since Nov. 1 2019) for inclusion in our necrology for our All Saints’ Day service on November 1st.

Send names to Sarah Sturman at [email protected].

Les Dimanches Musicaux

This Sunday, October 18th, at 3:00 p.m. Guillaume Levy

Join us for a musical afternoon hosted by Les Arts George V, with pianist Guillaume Levy. Music by Chopin, Medtner and Beethoven.

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Next Sunday, October 25th, at 3:00 p.m. Elizabeth Moran and Sybil Nouguier

Join us for a musical afternoon hosted by Les Arts George V, with soprano Elizabeth Moran and pianist Sybil Nouguier. Music by G. Gounod, G. Bellini, G. Puccini, G. Bizet, N. K. Cole, G. Gershwin, O. Hammerstein, H. Arlen, and L. Bernstein.

Visit LAGV.org for more information.

Sunday Evening Services

This Sunday, October 18th, at 5:00 p.m. Online Evensong Watch on Facebook or YouTube.

Next Sunday, October 25th, at 5:00 p.m. Online Evening Prayer Watch on Facebook or YouTube.

Meditation

Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Meditation Martyrs Chapel in the Nave

Come sit in silence, be still and be filled in our meditation. Please come masked. To attend, please contact Stephen Salisbury Jr. at [email protected].

French Service

Le samedi à 17h La Convocation des Eglises Episcopales en Europe vous propose : la Sainte Eucharistie en français

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Love in a Box

Love in a Box 2020: Our Covid Plan

As a result of COVID, we are forced to re-think how we fulfill our ministry of Love In A Box. We will function in a different way this year: Love In A Box will NOT accept boxes, gifts, or items at the American Cathedral.

However, there are other ways to give! For more information, visit our website or contact [email protected]

Baptisms

Baptismal Inquiries for 2021

The Clergy welcome inquiries from all who wish to be baptized in 2021, both children and adults. For more information, please contact the Parish Coordinator at [email protected]

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The American Cathedral in Paris The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity

The Very Reverend Lucinda Laird, Dean The Reverend Canon Nathaniel Katz, Cathedral Canon The Rev. Dr. Edda Wolff, Associate The Reverend Sara MacVane, Priest Associate and Sunday School Chaplain

Zachary Ullery, Canon for Music Andrew Dewar, Organist Lucas Bastian, Organ Scholar Erika Bliznik, Music Assistant ______

Jeb Seder, General Manager Laurence Lagand, Financial Controller Sarah Sturman, Communications Manager Timothy Thompson, Parish Coordinator Dennis Mana-Ay, Facilities Manager Cian Grourke, Youth Ministry Coordinator ______

Cathedral Vestry

Ann Dushane, Senior Warden Harriet Rivière, Junior Warden Edward Bates, Treasurer Anne Pouret, Clerk

Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Class of 2023 Edward Bates Mark Adams Ann Dushane Sophie Belouet Jacques Bossonney Elizabeth Haynes Matt Christensen Thomas Girty Paul Howley Joyce Chanay Anne Pouret Bill Ickes Jennifer Gosmand Harriet Rivière Andrew Kluetz

Sophie Belouet and Kate Thweatt, Associate Treasurers Marc Lempérière, Chancellor to the Cathedral

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The Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe

The Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry, Presiding The Right Reverend Mark D.W. Edington, Bishop-in-Charge The Venerable Walter Jacob Baer, Archdeacon Sophie Plé, Canon for Administration

The Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe is under the jurisdiction of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America and part of the worldwide . The Convocation comprises nine parishes and several missions. The Convocation is under the authority of the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, whose Bishop Suffragan serves as Bishop-in-Charge of the Convocation. The Bishop-in-Charge is resident in Paris and the Convocation office is located in the Cathedral. The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity serves both as a parish church and as the Cathedral for the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe.