A OF NINE LESSONS & CAROLS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2013 S T . P A U L ’ S E PISCOPAL C HURCH F AIRFIELD , C ONNECTICUT 2

ELCOME TO THIS SERVICE , which anticipates the great feast of the Nativity of Our Lord Christ. The liturgy of Lessons and Carols was first used in the chapel of King’s WCollege, , on Eve, 1918, with the candle-lit splendor of the chapel, the prayers and scripture readings, the great and the soaring music of the and organ standing in eloquent contrast to the darkness of a cold winter night and the tragic shadows of the recently concluded Great War. The intervening years have seen the worldwide broadcast of this service become a much beloved Christmas tradition.

As in 1918, we in our own day turn again to these sacred words and songs in a world troubled by war, natural disaster, violence, and economic uncertainty. Tonight’s service is offered in the spirit of that first service at King’s, as a light shining in the darkness; with fervent prayer for peace, goodwill and understanding among all people rising amidst the strains of glorious hymns and carols. Although much of the music at this service is sung by the choir, the congregation plays a central role. Please listen intently, pray and sing with your heart and voice, as indicated below. Again, welcome !

Of course, a major part of this service involves the joining together of everyone in making a joyful noise to the Lord. Should your child be further inspired to the making of extended joyful noise while others are trying to listen, we do ask that you escort your little one to the gathering area or outside for a brief moment or two until he or she becomes more contemplative. And please do not be shy about doing this – many of the adults surrounding you are parents too, and are very glad that you and your child are here! You are among friends. Nursery care is also available during the service.

ORDER OF SERVICE ORGAN VOLUNTARIES

Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) ¶ The Congregation is requested to be silent during the final organ voluntary. Please rise as the clergy and choir enter the church. 3

PROCESSIONAL Stanzas 1-2 sung by the choir, in procession. [mp3: 0:00]

1 Once in royal David’s city 2 He came down to earth from heaven stood a lowly cattle shed, Who is God and Lord of all, Where a mother laid her baby and his shelter was a stable, in a manger for his bed: and his cradle was a stall: Mary was that mother mild, with the poor, the mean, and the lowly, Jesus Christ her little child. lived on earth our Savior holy.

¶ Verses 3 & 4 sung by all.

Verse 5 – Congregation in unison ( choir only) Not in that poor lowly stable, With the oxen standing by, We shall see him, but in heaven, Set at God’s right hand on high; Where like stars his children crowned All in white shall wait around. Words: (1818-1895) Music: Irby , melody and harm. Henry John Gauntlett (1805-1876); revised by A. H Mann (1850-1929)and others; descant (b. 1919) 87. 87. 77

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THE BIDDING PRAYER ¶ Said by the Rector

ELOVED IN CHRIST, at this Christmas-tide let it be our care and delight to hear again the message of the angels, and in heart and mind to go unto and see this thing which Bis come to pass, and the Babe lying in a manger. Therefore let us read and mark in Holy Scripture the tale of the loving purposes of God from the first days of our disobedience through the glorious Redemption brought us by this holy Child. But first, let us pray for the needs of the whole world; for peace on earth and goodwill among all his people; for unity and understanding within the Church he came to build, and especially in our sister parish of San Lucas y San Pablo in Bridgeport; in this Diocese of Connecticut, and in the town and county of Fairfield. And let us remember, in his name, those that he loves most fervently: the poor and the helpless, the cold, the hungry, and the oppressed; the sick and them that mourn, the lonely and the unloved, the aged and the little children; all those who know not the Lord Jesus, or who love him not, or who by sin have grieved his heart of love. Lastly, let us remember before God all those who rejoice with us, but upon another shore, and in a greater light, that multitude which no one can number, whose hope was in the Word made flesh, and with whom in the Lord Jesus we are one for evermore. These prayers and praises let us humbly offer to God, in the words which Christ has taught us:

¶ All, together

UR FATHER , who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, O 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. Amen.

¶ The Rector continues May Almighty God give us grace: May Christ give us the joys of everlasting life: and unto the fellowship of the citizens above may the King of Angels bring us all. Amen.

¶ The Congregation may be seated.

THE FIRST LESSON Genesis 3:8-15 : Julia H., A Chorister God tells sinful Adam and Eve that they have lost the light of Paradise.

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CAROL [mp3: 8:00] (1897-1961)

DAM LAY YBOUNDEN , bounden in a bond, Four thousand winter thought he not too long, A And all was for an apple, an apple that he took, As clerkes finden, written in their book. Ne had the apple taken been, the apple taken been, anonymous Ne had never our Lady abeen heavené Queen. Blessed be the time that apple taken was, Therefore we moun singen, Deo gracias. —Sloane MS (modernized), 15th c. English

CAROL [mp3: 9:15] Anonymous 16th c. Villancico de Navidad

ADME ALBRICIAS hijos d’Eva; Sons of Eve, bring me your tidings. dí, ¿de qué dártelas han? Tell me what has been given to you? DQue es nascido el nuevo Adán. Born is he, the new Adam. ¡Oh y de Dios y qué nueva! Oh Son of God, what news!

Dádmelas y haved placer, Give me the news of joy, pues esta noches nascido For tonight has been born el Mexías prometido, The promised , Dios y Hombre, de mujer. Man and God, born of woman.

Y su nascer nos relieva And by his birth, we are relieved del peccado y de su a fán, of the burden of our sins, pus nasció el nuevo Adán. Born is he, the new Adam. ¡Oh y de Dios y qué nueva! Oh Son of God, what news! —Cancionero de Upsala, 1556

THE SECOND LESSON 9:2-7 Reader: Carol Chueka, A Choir Parent The Prophet Isaiah reveals God’s promise of a Messiah for a faithful people.

Detail, Ghent Alt arpiece, Jan Van Eyck, 1432 6

CAROL [mp3: 12:15] William Mathias (1934-1992)

OWELL , NOWELL , Nowell, nowell, nowell. N Who is there that singeth so? I am here, Sir Christèmas.

Welcome, my lord Sir Christèmas! Welcome to all, both more and less, Come near, come near. [Nowell . . . ]

Dieu vous garde, beaux sieurs,* *God keep you, fine sir tidings I you bring: A maid hath borne a child full younge, which causeth you to sing: [Nowell . . . ]

Christ is now born of a pure maid; in an ox-stall he is laid, wherefore sing we at a brayde:* [Nowell . . . ] *together

Buvez bien, buvez bien par toute la compagnie.* *drink well, good health to one and all Make good cheer and be right merry, and sing with us now joyfully: [ Nowell . . .] —Ritson’s MS, 15 th cent., alt.

¶ All standing.

HYMN [mp3: 14:05]

Verses 1-4 sung by the choir.

1 Of the Father’s heart begotten 2 By his word was all created, Ere the world from chaos rose, He commanded and ‘twas done ; He is Alpha : from that Fountain Earth and sky and boundless ocean, All that is, that hath been flows ; Universe of three in one, He is Omega, of all things All that sees the moon’s soft radiance, Yet to come the mystic Close, All that breathes beneath the sun, Evermore and evermore. Evermore and evermore.

3 He assumed this mortal body, 4 O how blest that wondrous birthday, Frail and feeble, doomed to die, When the Maid the curse retrieved, That the race from dust created Brought to birth mankind’s salvation, Might not perish utterly, By the holy Ghost conceived; Which the dreadful Law hath sentenced And the Babe, the world’s Redeemer, In the depths of hell to lie, In her loving arms received, Evermore and evermore. Evermore and evermore.

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¶ Verses 5 & 6 sung by all.

Words: Prudentius (b. 348), tr. R. F. Davis Music: Melody from , Theoderici Petri Nylandensis, 1582, arr. David Willcocks 87. 87. 87. with Refrain

¶ The Congregation may be seated.

THE THIRD LESSON Isaiah 11:2-9 Reader: Jennifer Lisle, Member, The St. Cecilia Choir God’s peace is revealed to Israel.

ANTHEM [mp3: 21:10] (1944-2013)

ittle lamb, who made thee, Dost know who made thee, Gave thee life and bid thee feed By the stream and o’er the mead; L Gave thee clothing of delight, Softest clothing, wooly, bright, Gave thee such a tender voice, Making all the vales rejoice, Little Lamb, who made thee? Dost thou know who made thee?

Little lamb, I’ll tell thee, Little lamb, I’ll tell thee, He is called by thy name, For he calls himself a lamb. He is meek and he is mild, He became a little child. I a child and thou a lamb, We are called by his name. Little lamb, God bless thee. Little lamb, God bless thee. — (1757-1827)

THE FOURTH LESSON Micah 5:2-5 Reader: Julie Seymour, Music Ministry Team The Prophet Micah speaks of Bethlehem’s destiny. 8

¶ Sung by all, standing. [mp3: 25:55]

HYMN

v. 3 Choir only

Verse 4 – Congregation in unison (descant choir only) O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us we pray; cast out our sin and enter in, be known in us today. We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel!

Words: Phillips Brooks (1835-1893) Music: Forest Green, English melody, adapt. and harm. (1872-1958); descant Thomas Armstrong (1898-1994) CMD 9

¶ The Congregation may be seated.

THE FIFTH LESSON Luke 1:26-38 Reader: Michael Boyd, Retiring member of the Vestry The angel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary.

MOTET [mp3: 32:15] Robert Parsons (c. 1535-1572)

VE MARIA , gratia plena, Dominus tecum, Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you, benedicta tu in mulieribus blessed are you among women, AEt benedictus fructus ventris tui. Amen. and blessed is the fruit of your womb. Amen. —Words from Luke 1

THE SIXTH LESSON Luke 2:1-7 Reader: The Reverend Elizabeth H. Skaleski, St. Luke tells of the birth of Jesus.

ANTHEM [mp3: 38:00] (b. 1945)

HAT SWEETER MUSIC can we bring than a carol for to sing The birth of this our heav’nly king? WAwake the voice! Awake the string; Dark and dull night fly hence away, and give the honour to this day, That sees December turn to May, We see him come, And know him ours, who with his sunshine and his showers, Turns all the patient ground to flowers.

The darling of the world is come, and fit it is we find a room to welcome him, The nobler part of all the house here is the heart. Which we will give him and bequeath this holly and this ivy wreath, To do him honour who’s our king, and Lord of all this reveling. — Robert Herrick (1591-1674)

THE SEVENTH LESSON Luke 2:8-16 Reader: Jim Turner, Junior Warden of St. Paul’s The shepherds go to the manger.

HYMN Sung by the Choir [mp3: 44:05] Fan T’ien-hsia , arr. Bliss Mitchell Wiant (1895-1974)

TARS OF ICE , wheel of moonlight bright, Shine on sheep with silv’ry light, S Humble shepherds chatting circled round, Sit content on grassy heights; Sudden light! Hark, the angels sing! Shepherds crouch in awe. Mid the clouds the angels proclaim: – God’s Son is born in Bethehem. 10

Dies the song, stars and moon gently fade, Shepherds leap for very joy; Leave their quiet flocks, homeward quickly fly, Worship then the Holy Boy, Wondrous news through the streets resounds, Glad praises fill ev’ery home. Poor man’s Saviour, peasant’s Friend, Comes today to Bethlehem.

Learned men from far eastern lands, Kneel before the Holy Child, Brind abundant gifts, rare, luxuriant; Crowd the age-worn village inn. Miles on miles had they come to adore; No distance seemed too far. Boundless, saving, peaceful love Now has come to Bethlehem. —T’ien Ching-Fu (1911-?), tr. Bliss Mitchell Wiant (1895-1974)

THE EIGHTH LESSON Matthew 2:1-18 Reader: The Rev. Paul J. Carling, Ph.D., Assoc. Rector

The magi visit the Holy Family, and Herod responds to news of an ‘infant king.’

ANTHEM [mp3: 49:45] J. R. Abdenour (b. 1962)

VOICE WAS HEARD at Ramah, wailing and loud lamentation, ‘A Rachel weeping for her children; She refused to be consoled, because they were no more.’ O loving God, let me hear and understand, and grant me the will to act upon the angels’ endless song: in excelsis Deo. Et in terra pax, et in terra pax hominibus. Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry come to you: Dona eis , sempiternam requiem. Dona nobis pacem. Amen. —Matthew 2, Luke 2, Psalm 102:1, and John Abdenour (b. 1962) In memory of all those lost in Newtown, Connecticut on December 14, 2012.

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¶ The Congregation stands for the Ninth Lesson.

THE NINTH LESSON John 1:1-16 Reader: The Rev. Judith Louise Rhodes, Rector St. John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation.

¶ The Congregation may be seated.

ANTHEM [mp3: 58:40] Benjamin D. McCormack (b. 1991)

LL THIS NIGHT shrill chanticleer, Day's proclaiming trumpeter, A Claps his wings and loudly cries, "Mortals, mortals, wake and rise! See a wonder Heaven is under, From the earth is risen a Sun Shrines all night though day be done. Wake, O earth, wake everything, Wake and hear the joy I bring, Wake and joy; for all this night Heaven and every twinkling light, All amazing, Still stand gazing, Angels, powers and all that be, Wake and joy this Sun to see. Hail, O Sun, O blessed Light, Sent into the world by night, Let thy rays and heavenly powers Shine in this dark soul of ours; For most duly Thou art truly God and man we do confess. Hail, O Sun of Righteousness!" All this night bright angels sing, Never was such caroling. —From ‘A Handfull of Celestial Flowers’, Ralph Crane, 1632; Edith Rickert, ‘Ancient English Christmas Carols: 1400-1700’ (London, 1914) Commissioned by St. Paul’s Fairfield for the 2013 Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols

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¶ Sung by all, standing. [mp3: 61:45]

HYMN

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Verse 4 – Congregation in unison (descant choir only) Sing, of angels, sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above: Glory to God, glory in the highest. Refrain

Words: John Francis Wade (1711-1786); tr. Frederick Oakeley (1802-1880) and others Music: Adeste fideles, present form of melody att. John Francis Wade (1711-1786); harm. , 1906; descant John Abdenour Irr.

THE FOR CHRISTMAS

Priest The Lord be with you. People And also with you.

The Rector says the Collect.

LMIGHTY GOD, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born of a pure virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made your Achildren by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

THE BLESSING

The Rector blesses the People.

AY HE who by his incarnation gathered into one things earthly and heavenly, fill you with the sweetness of inward peace and goodwill; and the blessing of God Almighty, Mthe Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be with you and remain with you always. Amen.

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¶ Sung by all, standing. [mp3: 67:15]

HYMN

Words: (1707 -1788), alt. Music: Mendelssohn, (1809-1847); adapt. William H. Cummings (1831-1915); desc. David Willcocks 77. 77. D with Refrain

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ORGAN VOLUNTARY (1685-1750)

¶ Please leave the church quietly, so that those remaining can listen to the voluntary.

Thank you for your presence at this service. The People of St. Paul’s wish you and all those you love a blessed and holy Christmas.

We wish to thank Margy Barney, Julie Seymour, and the entire Music Ministry Team for presenting the Café prior to this evening’s service.

ABOUT THE MUSIC If any single human being can be said to have worshipers/partiers and the messenger/master of changed the sound of Christmas in the last hundred ceremonies, Sir Christèmas. Frank Ll. Harrison years, it must be David Willcocks. During his tenure believed that the original carol might well have been as Director of Music at King’s College Chapel, devised for use at the Christmas celebrations of the Cambridge, he created a large body of music for Exeter Cathedral choir men in their common hall Christmas, specifically, music for choir and organ (which would neatly explain the exhortation to bouve and usable in a liturgical setting. In today’s service, bien ). A perfect fit for an earthy text, Mathias’ setting his music is represented by three timeless : has aged well, offering listeners music with an “Once in royal David’s city”; “Of the Father’s heart effervescent and buoyant spirit. begotten”; and “Hark! the herald angels sing.” Few details are known about the life of Robert Willcocks’ predecessor Boris Ord was Director of Parsons, although one can assume that he became Music from 1927 to 1957. Unlike Willcocks, Ord’s practiced at working hard and keeping his head body of published works stands at exactly one: his down: His career spans the most tumultuous years elegantly restrained setting of , of the . He probably sang as a which has become a staple of carol services boy in the choir of Henry VIII’s , was worldwide for many years. The medieval text thanks active as a of sacred music during God for the incident of Adam, Eve, the apple and the reign of Mary I, and became assistant the serpent, for although the eating of the apple choirmaster of ’s Chapel around 1561 opened humankind to sin and its horrible and a Gentleman of the Chapel in 1563. He was consequences, it also led ultimately to the succeeded in that position by . His best incarnation of Jesus through ‘Our Lady,’ Mary: The known work is his setting of Ave Maria, widely fall of mankind into sin, in and of itself a reckoned one of the finest ever composed. catastrophe, is redeemed by God and becomes the One afternoon in 1982, John Tavener set about perfect vehicle of God’s grace through the coming creating a birthday gift for his three year old nephew of Jesus. Simon. The result was , a wonderfully An important collection of 16 th century Spanish affecting setting of a poem of the same title by choral music, much of it anonymous, exists in a William Blake. Continually in frail health as an adult, single surviving volume informally called the Tavener died this past November. His funeral Cancionero de Upsala , published in Venice in 1556. service at Winchester Cathedral followed the The most famous work in the collection is the Eastern Orthodox rite, and was attended by 700 Villancico Riu riu chiu, but a few pages away can be mourners. found Dadme albricias, a little call-and-answer setting While at , Tavener was one year of a text meditating on the themes of the ahead of another boy who would go on to a Incarnation and the redemption brought forth by distinguished career in composition, none other Christ, the second Adam. than John Rutter. Rutter’s setting of Robert William Mathias composed his setting of Sir Herrick’s poem What Sweeter Music was composed Christèmas as part of a larger work, Ave Rex, in 1969. for the 1987 Festival of at The fifteenth century carol is comprised of a jocular King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. The music is dialogue between an assembled company of simply elegant and follows in the tradition of such melodists as Parry, Vaughan Williams, and Elgar. 16

In the crowded world of John Rutter Christmas song, which we cannot hear because of our constant offerings, What Sweeter Music stands apart. resort to violence and strife. The Angels’ Song opens by Bliss Mitchell Wiant, an Ohio-born Methodist quoting the commentary, in the of Matthew, on missionary, founded the department of music at Herod’s imfamous acts in Bethlehem. Then follows a Yanjing University in Beijing in the mid 1920’s and prayer for us to find a way to ‘hear, understand, and act upon the angels’ endless song: et in terra pax.’ The work spent parts of four different decades in China developing the music program at the university and then concludes with a prayer, set to a blue version of a compiling a hymnal for Chinese Christians. (One famous Christmas hymn, for eternal rest for the victims hymn from that effort may be found in the Hymnal of violence and peace for the whole world. Musically, 1982¸ at hymn 342). During the Second World War, the work is influenced by the work of many , Wiant and his family returned to the United States including Howells, Tavener, Britten, and Duruflé. for further study. He struck up a friendship in New Benjamin Doyle McCormack served as a chorister in York City with T. Tertius Noble, the and the St. Paul’s Choir from 2002 through 2009, and choirmaster of St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue. subsequently studied music and composition at the

Wiant composed and dedicated to Noble a setting of University of Rochester. An accomplished composer and the Chinese Christmas hymn Stars of Ice. We sing Stars arranger, he was commissioned by St. Paul’s to compose of Ice today in part to honor the long and a setting of the 16 th century poem All this night shrill distinguished service to the St. Paul’s Choir of Bliss chanticleer. It is premiered at today’s Festival of Nine Wiant’s great grand-daughters, Sara and Eliza Wiant, Lessons and Carols. both of whom have served as head chorister of the choir.

The December, 2012 tragedy in Newtown,

Connecticut is nearly impossible to fathom, and made even more difficult to confront because of its close proximity to the Christmas festival. This conundrum complicated John Abdenour’s effort to come to grips with the tragedy and develop a musical and artistic response to it. Ultimately, he found the basis for the words he sought in Edmund Sears’ hymn ‘It came upon the midnight clear,’ which speaks of the Christmas angels and their endless

PARTICIPATING IN TODAY’S SERVICE

Officiant and Clergy The Reverend Judith L. Rhodes, Rector of St. Paul’s The Reverend Paul J. Carling, Ph.D., Associate Rector of St. Paul’s The Reverend Stephanie M. Johnson, Assistant for Youth and Children’s Formation The Reverend Elizabeth H. Skaleski, Deacon, St. Paul’s

Music John R. Abdenour, Director of Music Joseph Ripka, Organist & Choirmaster, Calvary Episcopal Church, Stonington, Guest Organist

Acolytes Benjamin Boveroux, Jr., James McQuade, Josephine Minto, Neal Minto

Ushers Michael Jerrild, Robin Jerrild

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T H E S T . P A U L ’ S C H O I R

Cantoris Choir - Treble Benjamin B., Jr., Elisabeth B., Sarah B.*, Madeline C., Julia H., Mary I., Lauren L., Josephine M., Sophia M.*, Hannah N.*, Olivia S., Colin S., Noah S.

Alto – : Derek Greten-Harrison (Section Leader) , Laura Mozier, Cara Uhrich, Eva Uhrich

Tenor – Cantoris: , Christopher McCormack (Section Leader)

Bass – Cantoris: Eric Andren, Samuel Hinckle (Section Leader) , Gianni Pellegrini, Aidan Pryor, Matthew Pulsifer

Decani Choir - Treble Charlotte A., Isabella B., Charlotte B., Fiona C., Madison C., Kelly C.*, Rachel G., Madeline G., Meghan J.*, Sydney L., Emma L., Benjamin P., Bennett S., Eliza W.† (Head Chorister)

Alto – Decani: Tracey Cranston, Christina Holms (Guest Section Leader) , Sarah McCormack

Tenor – Decani: Becket Greten-Harrison (Section Leader), Benjamin McCormack

Bass – Decani: Ryan Cranston, Edmund Milly (Guest Section Leader), Philip Sidebottom, Harrison Spencer † Soloist, Once in Royal David’s city *Associate Head Chorister

THE SAINT PAUL ’S CHOIR is a 45 voice ensemble made up of boy and girl trebles with professionally led adults singing alto, tenor and bass. The choir has toured England four times, most recently in 2011, singing services in the cathedrals in Bristol, Durham, Edinburgh, Ely, Exeter, Gloucester, Hereford, Norwich, St Albans, and Worcester. The choir is scheduled to return to England in 2015 to sing at Lincoln and Southwark Cathedrals. It has also sung at most of the major Episcopal churches in New York City, and engages in ongoing artistic collaborations with Yale Opera, the American Baroque Orchestra, and the noted British choirmaster Barry Rose. Most members of the Choir are parishioners or children of parish families, but the Choir is open to all young people with an interest in singing and a commitment to membership in the choir. Neither membership in the parish nor previous choral training are required. (Membership for altos, tenors, and basses is open by audition, as space permits.) St. Paul’s is also home to the Saint Cecilia Choir, an adult choir that sings for some Sunday 9:30 services and other services, and welcomes all singers. If you would like further information on any of these ensembles, please contact the Director of Music, John Abdenour.

THE MUSIC MINISTRY TEAM is an organization dedicated to enhancing and supporting the musical education and outreach ministries of St. Paul’s Church, in particular the St. Paul’s Choir and the St. Cecilia Choir. The MMT is responsible for the operations, publicity, communications, and logistical needs of the choirs and music ministry, and exists as a standing ministry team established by the Vestry. The MMT is chaired by Julie Seymour.

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE ST. PAUL ’S CHOIR

Saturday, February 8, 4:00 PM NINETEENTH ANNUAL SING PRAISES CHOIR FESTIVAL Choral , directed by Dr. Barry Rose, at Saint Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue, New York City, together with the Choir of St. Paul’s Norwalk.

Friday, February 14 – Sunday, February 16 GIACOMO PUCCINI – LA BOHÉME Yale Opera at the Shubert Theater, New Haven With Samuel Hinckle, Baritone, and St. Paul’s treble choristers appearing

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C HRISTMAS W ORSHIP AND E VENTS A T S T . P A U L ’ S

TUESDAY , DECEMBER 24 – FAMILY CRÈCHE SERVICE (H OLY EUCHARIST ) AT 3:00 PM Music provided by the Junior Choristers and Probationer Choristers of the St. Paul’s Choir

FESTIVAL HOLY EUCHARIST AT 5:30 PM Music provided by the St. Paul’s Choir and Alumni, with William Domeika, trumpet.

FESTIVAL HOLY EUCHARIST AT 11:00 PM Music provided by the St. Cecilia Choir, with William Domeika, trumpet.

WEDNESDAY , DECEMBER 25 – CHRISTMAS DAY HOLY EUCHARIST AT 10:00 AM

SUNDAY , DECEMBER 29 – THE FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS HOLY EUCHARIST WITH CAROLS AT 8:00 AND 9:30 AM

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ST. PAUL ’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

FAIRFIELD , CONNECTICUT - FOUNDED 1853

CLERGY The Reverend Judith Louise Rhodes, Rector of St. Paul’s The Reverend Paul Joseph Carling, Ph.D., Associate Rector of St. Paul’s The Reverend Stephanie M. Johnson, Assistant for Children and Youth Formation The Reverend Elizabeth H. Skaleski, Deacon

SEMINARIANS Melissa Lamkin Andrew Moore

OFFICERS OF THE VESTRY Christine Brown, Senior Warden Jim Turner, Junior Warden Peter Osborne, Treasurer Fiona Andren, Secretary of the Vestry

THE VESTRY Michael Boyd, Keith Cocozza, Diana Gomez, David Haas, Bruce Kueffner, Kevin Lennon, Bill Lerchen, Janet O’Donnell, Pam Pellegrini

MUSIC MINISTRY TEAM Julie Seymour, Chair , Jane Corbett, Scott Cranston, Suzanne Haas, Dawn Miller, Mary Sullivan

STAFF John R. Abdenour, Director of Music Mary Ellen Clifton, Parish Administrator Cathy Comstock, Accounts Manager Ralph Paradise, Sexton

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COVER ILLUSTRATION: Nativity - Albrecht Dürer, 1514 In the Public Domain.

Bulletin compiled and typeset by John Abdenour, typeface Garamond. Published by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Connecticut.

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