29 November 2015 The First Sunday of Advent

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In residence: Nov: Thistlethwaite (01483 569682) – Dec: Canon Gittoes (01483 566499) The Canon in Residence is the first point of contact for pastoral or sacramental needs

Sunday School for children aged 3 to 12 is taking place today during the Cathedral Eucharist. It takes place in the Cathedral library, to which Stewards can guide you. Please accompany your child to the library to meet the Sunday School leaders.

For details of the regular youth group 'BOB', for those aged 12 upwards, please contact Canon Julie Gittoes on [email protected].

Hymn books can be found behind the kneeler on the seat in front of you.

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TODAY’S SERVICES

08:00 HOLY COMMUNION (BCP 1662) Celebrant: Canon Andrew Bishop

09:45 THE CATHEDRAL EUCHARIST (Order 1) Nave Altar Celebrant: The Sub Hymns: 33, 31, 396 The Litany – Thomas Tallis Missa Brevis – Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina Adam lay y-bounden – Philip Ledger Reader: Charles Martin Preacher: Canon Andrew Bishop Intercessor: Canon Julie Gittoes Organ voluntary: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (BWV 645) – J S Bach

11:30 CHORAL MATTINS (Men’s Voices) Responses: Rose Hymns: 36, 608 Psalm 9: 1-8 A Song of Baruch – -Williams Remember, o thou man – Thomas Ravenscroft Preacher: The Dean Organ voluntary: Prelude in C minor – Felix Mendelssohn

18:30 ADVENT PROCESSION (Special order of service)

Advent Procession, today at 6.30pm: An atmospheric service of readings and music, including music by William Byrd, Grayston Ives, James Long, James Macmillan, Felix Mendelssohn, John Rutter, and Gottfried Wolters. The service will be sung by the men, boys and girls of the Cathedral Choir. The Refectory and Shop will be open beforehand for refreshments and shopping. All welcome.

Amongst those who are sick we remember in our prayers Michael Barry, Graham Bates, Eric Faulkner, Linda Hayes, Petra Kitchman, Sue Phillips, Gill Saville, Hilary Schofield

RIP Year’s Mind John Gaskell (priest) David Sycamore, Michael Norton

LECTIONARY TEXTS FOR TODAY’S CATHEDRAL EUCHARIST

Communicant members of all Christian churches are welcome to receive Holy Communion. If you are not a communicant and would like to receive a blessing, please inform the clergy by bringing this leaflet to the Altar Rail.

COLLECT FOR THE DAY

Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and to put on the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which your Son Jesus Christ came to us in great humility; that on the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

NEW TESTAMENT READING - 1 Thessalonians 3: 9-13

How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you? Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and restore whatever is lacking in your faith. Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you. And may he so strengthen your hearts in holiness that you may be blameless before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.

This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL READING – Luke 21: 25-36

Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.

‘There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see “the Son of Man coming in a cloud” with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.’ Then he told them a parable: ‘Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. ‘Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day does not catch you unexpectedly, like a trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.’

This is the Gospel of the Lord.

MOTET: Adam lay y-bounden

Adam lay y-bounden, Bounden in a bond; Four thousand winter Thought he not too long.

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, Ne had never our lady A been heavené queen.

Blessed be the time That apple taken was, Therefore we moun singen Deo gracias!

Text: 15th Century Carol Music: Philip Ledger (1937-2012)

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

O Lord our God, make us watchful and keep us faithful as we await the coming of your Son our Lord; that, when he shall appear, he may not find us sleeping in sin but active in his service and joyful in his praise; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

MATTINS ANTHEM TEXT: Remember, o thou man

Remember, O thou man, O thou man, O thou man! Remember, O thou man! Thy time is spent; Remember, O thou man, How thou art dead and gone, And I did what I can, therefore repent;

Remember Adam's fall, O thou man, O thou man! Remember Adam’s fall, from heaven to hell; Remember Adam's fall, How we were condemnëd all, In hell perpetual There for to dwell,

Remember God's goodness, O thou man, O thou man! Remember God’s goodnesse And his promise made, Remember God's goodnesse, How he sent his son doubtlesse, Our sins for to redresse, Be not afraid.

The angels all did singe, O thou man, O thou man! The angels all did singe, Upon the shepherds' hill: The angels all did singe Praises to our heavenly king, And peace to man living, With a good will.

Text: Melismata 1611 Music: Thomas Ravenscroft (1588-1635) THE COMING WEEK

During term time the Cathedral Choir sings Choral Evensong every day (except Wednesdays and Saturdays) and at the Cathedral Eucharist and Choral Mattins on Sundays. During holiday time the services are said or sung by a visiting choir.

MONDAY 30 – ANDREW THE APOSTLE 08:10 Mattins (said) Lady Chapel 08:30 Holy Communion (said) Children’s Chapel 17:30 Choral Evensong (men’s voices) Quire

DECEMBER TUESDAY 1 – Charles de Foucauld, hermit, 1916 08:10 Mattins (said) Lady Chapel 08:30 Holy Communion (said) Lady Chapel 11:00 Mothers’ Union Pilgrimage of Prayer Lady Chapel 17:30 Choral Evensong (men & boys’ voices) Quire

WEDNESDAY 2 08:10 Mattins (said) Lady Chapel 08:30 Holy Communion (said) Lady Chapel 17:30 University of Carol Service Nave

THURSDAY 3 – Francis Xavier, missionary, 1552 08:10 Mattins (said) Lady Chapel 08:30 Holy Communion (said) Lady Chapel 17:30 Choral Evensong (men & boys’ voices) Quire

FRIDAY 4 – John of Damascus, monk, teacher of the faith, c 749; Nicholas Ferrar, deacon, founder of the Little Gidding Community, 1637 08:10 Mattins (said) Lady Chapel 08:30 Holy Communion (said) Lady Chapel 17:30 Choral Evensong (men & girls’ voices) Quire

SATURDAY 5 08:40 Mattins (said) Lady Chapel 09:00 Healing Service (said) Lady Chapel 17:00 Evensong (said) Lady Chapel

SUNDAY 6 – THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 08:00 Holy Communion (said) Lady Chapel 09:45 The Cathedral Eucharist Nave Altar Preacher: The Revd Canon Nick Whitehead 11:30 Choral Mattins Preacher: Canon Julie Gittoes 18:00 Cathedral Choir sings Evensong at St Mary’s, Preacher: The 18:30 Evensong (said) Lady Chapel NOTICEBOARD

Stewardship Numbered Envelopes: The next batch of numbered envelopes are ready for collection from the virgers in the Sacristy.

The Theological Book Group meets today at 11.30 in the . The book is God of Surprises by Gerard Hughes. All are welcome to join this informal discussions – whether you’ve read all/some of the book. The date of the next meeting is Sunday, 24 January (details of the book to follow). For more information contact Canon Julie [email protected].

BOB – Cathedral Youth Group: All young people are welcome to attend any/all of BOB meetings. If you are thinking about confirmation or would simply enjoy a social gathering, the next gathering is today at 4.30pm for cake & conversation. Meetings are held at 4 Cathedral Close, please contact Canon Julie [email protected] regarding BOB and preparation for confirmation.

Advent Course: How do Christians know and worship God? This Advent, there is an opportunity to reflect on one of the treasures of the Christian faith The Lord's Prayer. Using material from the Pilgrim Course (www.pilgrimcourse.org) we will explore prayer and reveal more about what God is like. We will meet at 4 Cathedral Close on Thursdays at 7.30pm: 3, 10 and 17 December with a final session on Saturday 16 January (11am -2pm, with lunch). If there is sufficient interest, we hope to run a second group on Saturdays during Advent. Please contact Canon Julie [email protected].

Healing Services: On the first Saturday of each month, a Healing Eucharist is held at which we offer the opportunity for anointing and the laying on of hands. The next service will take place on Saturday 5 December at 9am.

Festal Evensong at St Mary’s Shackleford – Sunday 6 December at 6pm: The Cathedral Choir will be singing at this celebratory service to mark the 150th anniversary of St Mary’s, Shackleford. Evensong at the Cathedral will be said in the Lady Chapel on this day. Our congregation are invited to attend the special service and the drinks reception that follows. St Mary's is located in Shackleford Road which crosses Elstead Road, the postcode is: GU8 6AE.

Friends’ News: Last Friends event for 2015 – Christmas Soiree – Tuesday 8 December in the Refectory at 6.30pm. All are invited for a three course supper and to hear the Tim Assson Jazz Band. Friends £25, non-Friends £28 – all welcome – see events table for details. Thank you to everybody who donated prizes and to the volunteers who helped on The Friends' Tombola Stall at the Winter Fair. This was much appreciated and helped to make such a success of the 'venture'! As you may have heard, we raised a magnificent £1300 - a really splendid result! The Friends’ discount week in the Cathedral Shop has been extended until next Wednesday 2 December, please come along and take advantage of your 20% discount

Buns on Saturday - an informal opportunity to discuss issues of life, faith and the things we might just call ‘stuff’, but which is important or relevant to us. All are welcome. All views or opinions heard and respected, but no answers guaranteed. Coffee, tea and fresh buns provided. We meet in the Dean’s Office on Saturday 12 December from 10-11.30am. To let us know you will be coming or for more information, please speak to a member of the planning team – John and Caroline Austin, Sheila Mackelworth, Jean Deeks or the Dean.

Confessions in Advent: Confessions will be held in the Lady Chapel at the following times: Monday 14 December, 2.00 – 3.00 pm, Canon Julie Gittoes Wednesday 16 December, 4.00 – 5.00 pm, Canon Andrew Bishop Thursday 17 December, 9.00 – 10.00 am, Canon Andrew Bishop Friday 18 December, 2.30 – 3.30 pm, The Dean Saturday 19 December, 10.00 – 11.00 am, The Dean If you would like to arrange to have your confession heard at any other time than stated above, please contact Emma Law, the Dean’s PA, on 01483 547 862 or [email protected] who will be happy to make arrangements.

Christmas Carol and Coffee Concert – Thursday 17 December at 11:15am: Following the huge success of the summer coffee concerts, we are delighted that Katherine Dienes-Williams will lead a special FREE Christmas Coffee Concert. Coffee and mince pies will be served from 10:30am. Please bring your friends and family.

Coins Scheme: Thank you for several donations over the last few weeks: such gifts of coin (any country, any age) are always welcome. Also, Romania and Australia brought in useful sterling funds for the Cathedral. Total now: £10, 446.

Outward Giving: We are pleased to be supporting Christian Aid within our Cathedral's Outward Giving. There is a Christian Aid Advent Carol Service at St Mary's Church, Quarry Street, Guildford on Friday 4 December, including stories from Christian Aid projects. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to hear more about the work the funds support.