The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord Christ Cathedral Garden

The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord

Christ Cathedral

Garden Grove, California

Prelude Carols and Carillon

Carol Joseph was an Old Man The Cherry Tree Carol

Carillon Prelude Maria Wiegenlied Max Reger arr. Roy Kroezen from: Schlichte Weisen, Op. 76 no. 52

Carol God Rest You Merry Gentlemen God Rest Ye Merry

God rest you merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay, For Jesus Christ our Savior was born upon this day; To save us all from Satan's power when we were gone astray. O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy; O tidings of comfort and joy.

From God our heavenly Father a blessèd angel came; And unto certain shepherds brought tidings of the same; How that in Bethlehem was born the Son of God by name. O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy; O tidings of comfort and joy.

The shepherds at those tidings rejoicèd much in mind, And left their flocks a-feeding in tempest, storm and wind, And went to Bethlehem straight’way this blessèd Babe to find. O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy; O tidings of comfort and joy.

But when to Bethlehem they came where at this infant lay, They found Him in a manger where oxen feed on hay; His mother Mary kneeling unto the Lord did pray. O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy; O tidings of comfort and joy.

Now to the Lord sing praises all you within this place, And with true love and brotherhood each other now embrace; This holy tide of Christmas all others doth deface, O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy; O tidings of comfort and joy.

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Carillon Prelude Les Bergers Oliver Messiaen arr. Gideon Bodden “The Shepherds” from La Nativité du Seigneur

Choral Prelude What Child is This? Arranged by Grant Cochran

What child is this who, laid to rest, On Mary’s lap is sleeping, Whom angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping?

This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing: Haste, haste to bring him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary!

Why lies he in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding? Good Christian fear: for sinners here The silent Word is pleading.

So bring him incense, gold and myrrh; Come, peasant, king to own him. The King of Kings salvation brings: Let loving hearts enthrone him.

Carillon Prelude Adeste Fideles Franz Liszt arr. Gideon Bodden Weihnachtsbaum S. 186

Choral Prelude This Christmastide Donald Fraser

Green and silver, red and gold, and a story born of old Truth and love and hope abide this Christmastide, this Christmastide.

Holly, ivy, mistletoe, and the gently falling snow Truth and love and hope abide this Christmastide, this Christmastide.

From a simple ox's stall came the greatest gift of all Truth and love and hope abide this Christmastide, this Christmastide.

Children sing of peace and joy at the birth of one small boy Truth and love and hope abide this Christmastide, this Christmastide.

Let the bells ring loud and clear, ring out now for all to hear Truth and love and hope abide this Christmastide, this Christmastide.

Trumpets sound and voices raises in an endless stream of praise Truth and love and hope abide this Christmastide, this Christmastide.

Green and silver, red and gold, and a story born of old Peace and love and hope abide this Christmastide, this Christmastide.

Organ Voluntary Of the Father’s Love Begotten Wilbur Held

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Proclamation of the Birth of Christ From the Roman Martyrology Ancient Christian scholars used Sacred Scripture, histories and the best calendars available at the time to calculate the age of the world and the dates of prominent events. Although current evidence often differs from the ancient record, the Christmas Proclamation, a part of the Roman Martyrology declares the Incarnation of Christ as the central moment of human history.

The twenty-fifth day of December, when ages beyond number had run their course from the creation of the world, when God in the beginning created heaven and earth, and formed man in his own likeness; when century upon century had passed since the Almighty set his bow in the clouds after the Great Flood, as a sign of covenant and peace; in the twenty-first century since Abraham, our father in faith, came out of the Ur of the Chaldees; in the thirteenth century since the People of Israel were led by Moses in the Exodus from Egypt; around the thousandth year since David was anointed King; in the sixty-fifth week of the prophecy of Daniel; in the one hundred and ninety-fourth Olympiad, in the year seven hundred and fifty-two since the foundation of the City of Rome, in the forty-second year of the reign of Caesar Octavian Augustus, the whole world being at peace, JESUS CHRIST, eternal God and Son of the eternal Father, desiring to consecrate the world by his most loving presence, was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and when nine months had passed since his conception, was born of the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem of Judah and was made man: The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to the flesh.

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Introductory Rites Introit Puer Natus Est Chant Mode VII English Translation; Sung in Latin

A Child is born for us; a son is given to us; and the government shall be upon his shoulders; and His name shall be called: “Messenger of great counsel.”

Opening of the Festal Doors Fanfare on Adeste Fideles Daniel Ficarri (3pm Christmas Eve Only) World Premiere: Commissioned for the Opening of the Festal Doors of Christ Cathedral on December 24th, 2020

Processional Carol O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste Fideles arr. David Willcocks

O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, born the King of angels. O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation; Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God in the highest. O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning! Jesu to thee be glory giv’n. Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing. O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

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Sign of the Cross and Greeting

Penitential Act

Kyrie Mass of the Transfiguration Chant arr. Normand Gouin

Gloria A New Mass for John Carroll Michael Joncas

Collect

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Liturgy of the Word

First Reading

Mass at the Vigil (Christmas Eve: 3pm) Isaiah 62:1-5 The Lord delights in you.

Mass at Midnight (Christmas Eve: 9pm; Christmas Day: 9:45am) Isaiah 9:1-6 A Son is given us.

Mass During the Day (Christmas Day: 5:15pm) Isaiah 52:7-10 All the ends of the earth will behold the salvation of our God.

Responsorial Psalms

Mass at the Vigil (Christmas Eve: 3pm) Psalm 89 Joel Martinson

1. I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant: forever will I confirm your posterity and establish your throne for all generations.

2. Blessed the people who know the joyful shout; in the light of your countenance, O Lord, they walk. At your name they rejoice all the day, and through your justice they are exalted.

3. He shall say of me, “You are my father, my God, the rock, my savior.” Forever I will maintain my kindness toward him, and my covenant with him stands firm.

Mass at Midnight (Christmas Eve: 9pm; Christmas Day: 9:45am) Psalm 96 Leo Nestor

1. O sing a new song to the Lord, sing to the Lord all the earth. O sing to the Lord, bless his name.

2. Proclaim his help day by day, Tell among the nations his glory and his wonders among all the peoples.

3. Let the heavens rejoice and earth be glad, Let the sea and all within it thunder praise, Let the land and all it bears rejoice, all the trees of the wood shout for joy.

4. At the presence of the Lord for he comes, he comes to rule the earth. With justice he will rule the world, he will judge the peoples with his truth.

Mass During the Day (Christmas Day: 5:15pm) Psalm 98 Lynn Trapp

1. Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done wondrous deeds, his right hand has won victory for him, his holy arm.

2. The Lord has made his salvation known, his justice revealed to the nations, remembering kindness and faithfulness toward Israel.

3. All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God. Sing joyfully to the Lord all you lands, break into song, sing praise.

4. Sing praise to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and melodious song, with trumpets and the sound of the horn sing joyfully to our king.

9 Second Reading

Mass at the Vigil (Christmas Eve: 3pm) Acts 13:17-17, 22-25 Paul bears witness to Christ, the Son of David.

Mass at Midnight (Christmas Eve: 9pm; Christmas Day: 9:45am) Titus 2:11-14 The grace of God has appeared to all.

Mass During the Day (Christmas Day: 5:15pm) Hebrews 1:1-6 God has spoken to us through the Son.

Acclamation before the Gospel Christmastime Alleluia James J. Chepponis

Gospel

Mass at the Vigil (Christmas Eve: 3pm) Matthew 1:1-25 The genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David.

Mass at Midnight (Christmas Eve: 9pm; Christmas Day: 9:45am) Luke 2:1-14 Today a Savior has been born for you.

Mass During the Day (Christmas Day: 5:15pm) John 1:1-18 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.

Homily

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Profession of Faith The Nicene Creed

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven,

At the words that follow up to and including “and became man”: all genuflect and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Universal Prayer

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Liturgy of the Eucharist

Preparation of the Gifts

Carol Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Mendelssohn Arr. David Willcocks HARK! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies; With th’angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Christ, by highest Heav’n adored; Christ the everlasting Lord; Late in time, behold Him come, Offspring of a virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail th’incarnate Deity, Pleased as man with man to dwell, Jesus our Emmanuel. Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Hail the heav’n born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Ris’n with healing in His wings. Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die. Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Prayer over the Offerings

Preface Dialogue

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Sanctus Mass of Creation Marty Haugen

Mystery of Faith Mass of Creation Marty Haugen

Amen Mass of Creation Marty Haugen

Communion Rite Lord’s Prayer Sign of Peace

Agnus Dei Mass of Creation Marty Haugen

Communion The First Nowell arr. David Willcocks

Prayer after Communion

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Concluding Rites

Blessing and Dismissal

Recessional Carol Joy to the World Antioch Arr. Joseph Willcox Jenkins

Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.

Joy to the world, the Savior reigns! Let us their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.

Postlude Carillon Recital Steven Ball Improvisation on Christmas Carols

David Ball, Cathedral Organist and Acting Head of Music Ministry Lauren McCaul, Cantor and Cathedral Music Administrator Paul An, Bass Norm Hughes, Violin I Mari Haig, Violin II Damion Frigillana, Percussion Steven Ball, Carillon Kiem Dinh, Sound Engineer Special Thanks to the Walker Technical Company Copyrighted materials reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE, License #A-726099. All rights reserved. Christmas