A FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS & CAROLS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2014 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 and Savior Jesus Christ. The liturgy of Lessons and Carols was first used in the chapel of WKing’s College, Cambridge, on Christmas Eve, 1918, with the candle lit splendor of the chapel, the prayers and scripture readings, the great hymns and the soaring music of the choir 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, mind, 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
HYMN Verses 1 & 2 sung by the choir, in procession. [TIME: 0:00]
1 Once in royal David’s city 2 He came down to earth from heaven MP3 : stood a lowly cattle shed, Who is God and Lord of all, 0:00:00 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 (descant 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: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Music: Irby , melody and harm. Henry John Gauntlett (1805-1876); revised by A. H Mann (1850-1929)and others; descant David Willcocks (b. 1919) 87. 87. 77
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THE BIDDING PRAYER ¶ Said by the Officiant
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 Bethlehem 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 the Episcopal Church in 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 Officiant 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.
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CAROL Melody from Piae Cantiones, 1582 , arr. George Ratcliffe Woodward (1848 1934)
ING DONG DING , MP3 : Ding a dong a ding, 0:06:35 DDing dong, ding dong, Ding a dong ding!
Up! good Christen folk, and listen How the merry church bells ring, and from steeple bid, good people, come adore the newborn King.
Tell the story, how from glory God came down at Christastide , bringing gladness, chasing sadness, Showering blessings far and wide. Born of Mother, blest o’er other, ex Maria Virgine, in a stable, (‘tis no fable,) Christus natus hodie. —George Ratcliffe Woodward (1848-1934)
THE FIRST LESSON Genesis 3:8 15 Reader: Colin S., A Chorister God tells sinful Adam and Eve that they have lost the light of Paradise.
CAROL Boris Ord (1897 1961)
DAM LAY YBOUNDEN , bounden in a bond, MP3 : Four thousand winter thought he not too long, 0:09:35 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
THE SECOND LESSON Isaiah 9:2 7 Reader: Kevin Lennon, A Choir Parent The Prophet Isaiah reveals God’s promise of a Messiah for a faithful people.
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CAROL William Mathias (1934 1992)
OWELL , NOWELL , MP3 : Nowell, nowell, nowell. 0:12:30 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 Verses 1-4 sung by the choir.
1 Of the Father’s heart begotten 2 By his word was all created, MP3 : Ere the world from chaos rose, He commanded and ‘twas done ; 0:14:30 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 Piae Cantiones, 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: Susan Gardner, Member, The St. Cecilia Choir and the Fairfield County Chorale God’s peace is revealed to Israel.
CAROL Es ist ein Ros, melody from Alte Catholische Geistliche Kirchengesäng, 1599, harm. Michael Praetorius (1571 1621 ); arr. Jan Sandström (b. 1954)
et är en ros utsprungen Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming MP3 : from tender stem hath sprung! 0:22:00 av Jesse rot och stam. D Av fädren ren besjungen, Of Jesse’s lineage coming den står i tiden fram, as seers of old hath sung. en blomma skär och blid, It came, a blossom bright, mitt i den kalla vinter, amid the cold of winter, i midnatts mörka tid. when half-spent was the night. — German, 15 th cent.; English tr. Theodore Baker (1851-1934) ; ver. Hymnal 1940
THE FOURTH LESSON Micah 5:2 5 Reader: Anna Bendiksen, Lay Eucharistic Visitor The Prophet Micah speaks of Bethlehem’s destiny.
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CAROL Source unknown, arr. George D. Elderkin (1845 1928)
MP3 : Hark! the Herald angels sing, Jesus the Light of the world; 0:22:50 Glory to the newborn King, Jesus the Light of the world.
We’ll walk in the light, beautiful light, Come where the dewdrops of mercy are bright, Shine all around us by day and by night, Jesus the Light of the world.
Joyful all ye nations rise, Jesus the Light of the world; Join the triumph of the skies, Jesus the Light of the world. Refrain
Christ by highest heav’n adored, Jesus the Light of the world; Christ, the everlasting Lord, Jesus the Light of the world. Refrain
Hail the heav’n born Prince of peace; Jesus the Light of the world; Hail the sun of righteousness, Jesus the Light of the world. Refrain —Charles Wesley (1707-1788), alt. George D. Elderkin (1845-1928)
¶ All standing.
HYMN
MP3 : 0:31:45
Words: Piae Cantiones, 1582; tr. Jane M. Joseph (1894-1929) Music: Personet hodie, melody from Piae Cantiones, 1582 666. 66 with Refrain
¶ The Congregation may be seated.
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THE FIFTH LESSON Luke 1:26 38 Reader: Julianne Seymour, Chair, Music Ministry Team The angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary.
CAROL Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873 1943)
огородице Дево, радуйся, Bogoróditse djévo, raduisya, MP3 : Благодатная Марие, Blagodatnaya Mariye 0:36:30 Господь с Товою; Gospod s Toboyu. Б Благословена Ты в женах Blagoslovenna Ty v zhenakh, и благословен плод чрева Твоего, I blagosloven plod chreva Tvoyevo, яко Спаса родила еси душ наших. Yako Spasa rodila yesi dush nashikh
Rejoice, O virgin Mary, full of grace, The Lord is with you, Blessed are you among women, And blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. You have borne the Savior of our souls. —Old Church Slavonic, paraphrase of Ave Maria (with transliteration and translation)
THE SIXTH LESSON Luke 2:1 7 Reader: The Reverend Elizabeth H. Skaleski, Deacon St. Luke tells of the birth of Jesus.
CAROL Judith Bingham (b. 1952)
O, IN THE SILENT NIGHT a child to God is Born MP3 : 0:41:05 And all is brought again that ere was lost or lorn LCould but thy soul, O man, become a silent night, God would be born in thee, and set all things a right.
Virgo Maria, non est tibi similis Virgin Mary, there is no other Orta in mundo inter mulieres, Woman in the world like you, Florens ut rosa, fragrans sicut lilium Flourishing like the rose, fragrant as a lily, Ora pro nobis Sancta Dei Genitrix Pray for us, holy mother of God, Sancta Maria Holy Mary
Lo, in the silent night a child to God is Born And all is brought again that ere was lost or lorn Could but thy soul, O man, become a silent night, God would be born in thee, and set all things a right. — Silesius Angelus (1624-1677)
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THE SEVENTH LESSON Luke 2:8 16 Reader: Fiona Andren, Clerk of the Vestry The shepherds go to the manger.
CAROL John Rutter (b. 1945)
orn in a stable so bare, MP3 : 0:48:00 Born so long ago; B Born ‘neath light of star He who loved us so. Far away, silent He lay, Born today, your homage pay, Christ is born for aye, Born on Christmas Day.
Cradled by mother so fair, Tender her lullaby; Over her son so dear Angel hosts fill the sky. Far away, silent He lay, Born today, your homage pay, Christ is born for aye, Born on Christmas Day.
Wise men from distant far land, Shepherds from starry hills Worship this babe so rare, Hearts with His warmth He fills. Far away, silent He lay, Born today, your homage pay, Christ is born for aye, Born on Christmas Day.
Love in that stable was born Into our hearts to flow; Innocent dreaming babe, Make me Thy love to know. Far away, silent he lay, Born today, your homage pay, Christ is born for aye, Born on Christmas Day. —John Rutter (b. 1945)
THE EIGHTH LESSON Matthew 2:1 18 Reader: The Rev. Stephanie M. Johnson, Assistant Rector for Children, Youth and Families The magi visit the Holy Family, and Herod responds to news of an ‘infant king.’
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CAROL J. R. Abdenour (b. 1962)
VOICE WAS HEARD at Ramah, MP3 : wailing and loud lamentation, 0:56:05 ‘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: Gloria in excelsis Deo. [Glory to God in the highest heaven Et in terra pax hominibus. and in earth peace to all people.] Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry come to you: Dona eis requiem, [Grant them rest, sempiternam requiem. eternal rest. Dona nobis pacem. Amen. Grant us peace.] —Matthew 2, Luke 2, Psalm 102:1, and John Abdenour (b. 1962) This anthem was composed for the St. Paul’s Choir in memory of all those lost in Newtown, Connecticut on December 14, 2012.
¶ The Congregation stands for the Ninth Lesson.
THE NINTH LESSON John 1:1 16 Reader: The Rev. Paul J. Carling, Ph.D., Associate Rector St. John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation.
The Light of the World (1853) by William Holman Hunt, Keble College, Oxford 12
¶ Sung by all, standing.
HYMN
MP3 : 1:04:40
Verse 4 – Congregation in unison Sing, choirs 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. The English Hymnal, 1906; descant J. R. Abdenour Irr. 13
THE COLLECT FOR CHRISTMAS
Priest The Lord be with you. People And also with you.
The Officiant 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 Officiant blesses the People.
AY OUR GREAT REDEEMER, who by his incarnation gathered into one things earthly and heavenly, fill you with the sweetness of inward peace and goodwill; and the Mblessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be with you and remain with you always. Amen.
The Nativity (ca. 1510) Probably by Albrecht Dürer. The National Gallery, Washington D. C. 14
¶ Sung by all, standing.
HYMN
MP3 : 1:09:50
Words: Charles Wesley (1707 -1788), alt. Music: Mendelssohn, Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847); adapt. William H. Cummings (1831-1915); desc. J. R. Abdenour 77. 77. D with Refrain
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ORGAN VOLUNTARY In dulci jubilo BWV 729 Johann Sebastian Bach (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 Julie Seymour, the Music Ministry Team, and the Choir Parents for presenting the Yule Café prior to this evening’s service.
ABOUT THE MUSIC If any single human being can be said to have text, Mathias’ setting has aged well, offering changed the sound of Christmas in the last hundred listeners music with an effervescent and buoyant years, it must be David Willcocks. During his tenure spirit. as Director of Music at King’s College Chapel, Swedish composer Jan Sandström was born in Cambridge, he created a large body of music for 1954, and his early musical education came as a Christmas, specifically, music for choir and organ chorister. As a composer he has focused on and usable in a liturgical setting. In today’s service, instrumental and orchestral music, but one of his his music is represented by two timeless descants: most famous works, Det är en ros utsprungen , is a “Once in royal David’s city”; and “Of the Father’s fascinating fusion of instrumental and choral heart begotten”. technique. Sandström creates a mysterious and rich Willcocks’ predecessor Boris Ord was Director of sonic cocoon, in which he floats the hymn “Lo, Music from 1927 to 1957. Unlike Willcocks, Ord’s how a rose e’er blooming.’ body of published works stands at exactly one: his George Donald Elderkin was born in 1845 in elegantly restrained setting of Adam lay ybounden, Onondaga, New York; his father had roots in which has become a staple of carol services Connecticut. Elderkin later moved to Illinois and worldwide for many years. The medieval text thanks finally to California, where he died in 1928. In 1890 God for the incident of Adam, Eve, the apple and he edited and published The Finest of Wheat: Hymns the serpent, for although the eating of the apple Old and New For Missionary and Revival Meetings, and opened humankind to sin and its horrible Sabbath-schools. The hymnal included Elderkin’s consequences, it also led ultimately to the version of “Hark! the herald angels sing,” which has incarnation of Jesus through ‘Our Lady,’ Mary: The become popular as a slow moving and heavily fall of mankind into sin, in and of itself a embellished Gospel number, in the process losing catastrophe, is redeemed by God and becomes the the “swing of conquest” that Elderkin proudly perfect vehicle of God’s grace through the coming noted in the preface to his hymnal. Our of Jesus. performance today will try to recapture some of the William Mathias composed his setting of Sir hymn’s original prairie spirit. Christèmas as part of a larger work, Ave Rex, in 1969. Sergei Rachmaninov was famous principally as a The fifteenth century carol is comprised of a jocular pianist, but he also composed two significant works dialogue between an assembled company of for unaccompanied choir. Bogoroditse djevo is the worshipers/partiers and the messenger/master of sixth movement of Rachmaninov’s All Night Vigil , ceremonies, the eponymous Sir Christèmas. Frank which was composed in 1915, at the height of Ll. Harrison believed that the original carol might Russia’s war with Germany, and enjoyed instant if well have been devised for use at the Christmas short lived favor. Only a few years later, the new celebrations of the Exeter Cathedral choir men in Soviet communist government banned the singing their common hall (which would neatly explain the of all religious music. exhortation to bouve bien ). A perfect fit for an earthy For the performers, one of the most bewildering 16
aspects of approaching Judith Bingham’s God would be made even more difficult to confront because of its close born in thee is that the score, as published, is proximity to the Christmas festival. This conundrum incomplete and ambiguous, although the composer is complicated John Abdenour’s effort to come to grips very much alive and well. There are notes that seem with the tragedy and develop a musical and artistic to be tied to rests, and numerous instances of response to it. Ultimately, he found the basis for the missing words or syllables. Intentionally or not, words he sought in Edmund Sears’ hymn ‘It came upon Bingham has added her own layer of mystery to a the midnight clear,’ which speaks of the Christmas angels work contemplating the mystery of the Incarnation. and their endless song, which we cannot hear because of A reviewer once noted that the Christmas music our constant resort to violence and strife. The Angels’ Song of John Rutter is becoming as traditional as mince opens by quoting the commentary, in the Gospel of pies. And with good reason, as Rutter has taken his Matthew, on Herod’s infamous acts in Bethlehem. Then place alongside David Willcocks as composer follows a prayer for us to find a way to ‘hear, understand, laureate of Christmas in the English speaking world. and act upon the angels’ endless song: et in terra pax.’ The He composed both the music and words for Nativity work then concludes with a prayer, set to a blue version Carol while he was an undergraduate at Clare College, of a famous Christmas hymn, for eternal rest for the Cambridge, during which time he came to the victims of violence and peace for the whole world. attention of David Willcocks, then the director of the The descants to “O come, all ye faithful” and “Hark! choir at King’s College. Willcocks invited Rutter to the herald angels sing” were both composed in recent serve as co editor for volume two of Oxford’s iconic years, for the St. Paul’s Choir. The latter is structured for Carols for Choirs series, and the rest is history. four part choir and congregation, with each vocal part of The December, 2012 tragedy in Newtown, the choir assigned its own unique descant, all of them Connecticut is nearly impossible to fathom, and sung concurrently.
PARTICIPATING IN TODAY’S SERVICE
Clergy 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 Wesley Hall, Organ Scholar, Trinity Church on the Green, New Haven, Guest Organist
Acolytes Andrew Corbett, Neal Minto, Andris Perry
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 Madeline C., Kyle G., Julia H., Lauren L., Trescher L., Josephine M., Miranda Sc., Olivia S., Colin S., Miranda Su., Noah S., Eliza Wiant (Guest Alumna)
Alto – Cantoris: Robin Clark Smith, Derek Greten Harrison (Section Leader) , Laura Mozier, Eva Uhrich
Tenor – Cantoris: , Christopher McCormack (Section Leader)
Bass – Cantoris: Eric Andren, Samuel Hinckle (Section Leader) , Gianni P., Matthew P.
Decani Choir - Treble Isabella B., Charlotte B., Olivia B., Fiona C., Madison C., Charlotte C., Kelly C.†, Madeline G., Meghan J. (Head Chorister) , Sydney L., Emma L., Benjamin P., Katherine P., Bennett S.
Alto – Decani: Tracey Cranston, Christina Holms, Becket Greten Harrison (Section Leader) , Sarah McCormack, Cara Uhrich
Tenor – Decani: Benjamin McCormack, Jonathan Taylor (Section Leader)
Bass – Decani: Ryan C., Edmund Milly (Guest Section Leader), Philip Sidebottom, Harrison S. † Soloist, Once in Royal David’s city
THE SAINT PAUL ’S CHOIR is a 50 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 2016 to sing at Peterborough 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 Eucharist 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, January 31, 4:00 PM TWENTIETH ANNUAL SING PRAISES CHOIR FESTIVAL Choral Evensong, directed by Dr. Barry Rose, at Saint Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue, New York City, together with the Choir of St. Paul’s Norwalk.
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C HRISTMAS W ORSHIP AND E VENTS A T S T . P A U L ’ S
WEDNESDAY , DECEMBER 24 – CHRISTMAS EVE 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.
CANDLELIGHT HOLY EUCHARIST AT 11:00 PM Music provided by the St. Cecilia Choir, with Elizabeth Skaleski, flute
THURSDAY , DECEMBER 25 – CHRISTMAS DAY HOLY EUCHARIST AT 10:00 AM
SUNDAY , DECEMBER 28 – 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
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN CONNECTICUT The Right Reverend Ian Theodore Douglas, Bishop of Connecticut The Right Reverend Laura J. Ahrens, Bishop Suffragan
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 Rector for Children, Youth, and Families The Reverend Elizabeth H. Skaleski, Deacon
OFFICERS OF THE VESTRY Christine Brown, Senior Warden Jim Turner, Junior Warden Peter Osborne, Treasurer Fiona Andren, Secretary of the Vestry
MEMBERS OF THE VESTRY Michael Boyd, Keith Cocozza, Jane Corbett, Diana Gomez, David Haas, Chris Jay, Bruce Kueffner, Janet O’Donnell, Susan Tom
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: Illuminated Nativity, Huth Hours Flemish 15th c. MS British Library In the Public Domain.
Bulletin typeset in Garamond. Published by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Connecticut.
S T . P A U L ’ S E PISCOPAL C H U R C H 661 Old Post Road Fairfield, Connecticut 06824 Church Office 203 259 3013 www.stpaulsfairfield.org