A FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS & CAROLS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2012 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 Jesus Christ. The liturgy of Lessons and Carols was first used in the chapel of King’s WCollege, Cambridge, on , 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 this service become a much beloved Christmas tradition throughout the whole world.

As in 1918, we in our own day turn again to these sacred words and songs in a world troubled by war, natural disaster, economic uncertainty and the recent events in Newtown, Connecticut. 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. Hymns listed with a number are found in the blue hymnal in the rack in front of you. 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.

PLEASE NOTE The “Once in royal David’s city” was one of a series of hymns written by C. F. Alexander to instruct children in the Christian faith. This evening we will sing “Once in royal David’s city” in memory of all those who died in the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut on December 14.

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 HYMN Stanzas 1-2 sung by the choir, in procession.

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 (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 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 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 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 Reader: Benjamin B., A Chorister God tells sinful Adam and Eve that they have lost the light of Paradise.

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CAROL (1897-1961)

DAM LAY YBOUNDEN , bounden in a bond, Four thousand winter thought he not too long, AAnd 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 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 Isaiah 9:2-7 Reader: Robert Spencer, A Choir Parent The Prophet Isaiah reveals God’s promise of a Messiah for a faithful people.

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ANTHEM Judith Weir (b. 1954)

ERUSALEM , REJOS FOR JOY : With angellis licht in legionis Jesus, the sterne 1 of most bewte 2 thou art illumynit all about. Jin thee is rissin as richtous roy, 3 Three kingis of strenge regionis fro dirkness to illumine thee. to thee ar cumin with lusty rout, With glorius sound of angell gle all drest with dyamantis but dout, reverst thy prince is born in Baithlem with gold in every hem, which sall thee mak of thraldome fre. sounding attonis 4 with a schout, Illuminare, Jerusalem Illuminare, Jerusalem.

The regeand tirrant that in thee rang,

Herod, is exilit and his ofspring, 1 star 2 beauty 3 king 4 at once, together 5 The land of Juda that josit wrang, 5 held, harbored 6 worthy and rissin is now thy richtous king. So he so mychtie is and ding, 6 quhen men his glorius name dois nem, hevin erd and hell makis inclyning. Illuminare, Jerusalem. —Anonymous 15 th cent., Scottish MS

¶ All standing.

HYMN

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: Robert Webber, Member, The St. Cecilia Choir God’s peace is revealed to Israel.

ANTHEM (1892-1983)

SPOTLESS ROSE is growing, Sprung from a tender root, AOf ancient seers’ foreshowing, Of Jesse promised fruit; Its fairest bud unfolds to light Amid the cold, cold winter, And in the dark midnight.

The Rose which I am singing, Whereof Isaiah said, Is from its sweet root springing In Mary, purest Maid; Through God’s great love and might The Blessed Babe she bare us In a cold, cold winter's night.

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

¶ Sung by all, standing.

HYMN 78 “O little town of Bethlehem” Forest Green, desc. Thomas Armstrong (1898-1994) ¶ Please note: Verse 3 is sung by the CHOIR ONLY, unaccompanied. Omit verse 4.

¶ The Congregation may be seated.

THE FIFTH LESSON Luke 1:26-38 Reader: Jim Buggy, Chair, Every Member Canvass The angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary.

MOTET Jacobus Clemens non Papa (ca. 1510-ca. 1556)

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: Rich Hagedus, Teacher/Advisor, Youth Formation St. Luke tells of the birth of Jesus.

CAROL Traditional Polish, arr. David Willcocks

NFANT holy, infant lowly, For his bed a cattle stall; IOxen lowing, little knowing Christ the Babe is Lord of all. Swift are winging angels singing Nowells ringing, tidings bringing, Christ the Babe is Lord of all. Flocks were sleeping, Shepherds keeping vigil till the morning new; Saw the glory, heard the story, Tidings of a Gospel true. Thus rejoicing, free from sorrow, Praises voicing, greet the morrow, Christ the Babe was born for you! —W zlobie. lezy! . Któz . pobiezy . Trad. Polish, trans. Edith M. G. Reed (1886-1933)

THE SEVENTH LESSON Luke 2:8-16 Reader: Scott Cranston, Junior Warden of St. Paul’s The shepherds go to the manger. 9

CAROL R. L. Chilcott (b. 1955)

E STOOD on the hills, Lady, Our day’s work done, WWatching the frosted meadows That winter had won. The evening was calm, Lady, The air so still, Silence more lovely than music Folded the hill. There was a star, Lady, Shone in the night, Larger than Venus it was And bright, so bright. Oh, a voice from the sky, Lady, It seemed to us then Telling of God being born In the world of men. And so we have come, Lady, Our day’s work done, Our love, our hopes, ourselves We give to your son. —Clive Sansom (1910-1981)

¶ Sung by all, standing.

HYMN 94 “While shepherds watched their flocks” Winchester Old, desc. C. S. Lang (1891-1971)

¶ The Congregation may be seated.

THE EIGHTH LESSON Matthew 2:1-12 Reader: The Rev. Judith Louise Rhodes, Rector

The magi visit the Holy Family.

ANTHEM (1824-1874) and Philipp Nicolai (1556-1608)

SOLO CHORALE HREE KINGS from Persian lands afar How brightly shines the morning star! to Jordan follow the pointing star: T and this the quest of the travelers three, With grace and truth from heaven afar where the new-born King of the Jews may be. Full royal gifts they bear for the King; Our Jesse tree now bloweth. Gold, incense, myrrh are their offering. 10

The star shines out with a steadfast ray; Of Jacob’s stem and David’s line, the Kings to Bethlehem make their way, and there in worship they bend the knee, for thee, my Bridegroom, King divine, as Mary’s child in her lap they see; their royal gifts they show to the King; My soul with love o’erfloweth. Gold, incense, myrrh are their offering. Thou child of man, lo, to Bethlehem Thy word, Jesu, the kings are traveling, travel with them! The star of mercy, the star of grace, inly feeds us, rightly leads us, shall lead thy heart to its resting place. Gold, incense, myrrh thou canst not bring; life bestowing. offer thy heart to the infant King. Praise, O praise such love o’erflowing. —Peter Cornelius (1824-1874) —Philipp Nicolai (1556-1608)

¶ 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 Congregation may be seated.

MOTET Eric Whitacre (b. 1970)

UX , Light, CALIDA GRAVISQUE pura velut aurum warm and heavy as pure gold Let camunt angeli molliter and the angels sing softly modo natum. to the new-born baby. —Edward Esch (b. 1970), Latin tr. Charles Anthony Silvestri

¶ Sung by all, standing.

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 COLLECT 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. 12

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.

¶ Sung by all, standing.

HYMN

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

ORGAN VOLUNTARY In dulci jubilo 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.

The Labyrinth in the Parish Hall will be illuminated by candlelight and available for walking and meditation following the service. All are invited.

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

ABOUT THE MUSIC If any single human being can be said to have elegantly restrained setting of Adam lay ybounden, which changed the sound of Christmas in the last hundred has become a staple of carol services worldwide for years, it must be David Willcocks. During his tenure many years. The medieval text thanks God for the as Director of Music at King’s College, Cambridge, he incident of Adam, Eve, the apple and the serpent, for created a large body of music for Christmas, although the eating of the apple opened humankind to specifically, music for choir and organ and usable in a sin and its horrible consequences, it also led ultimately liturgical setting. In today’s service, his music is to the incarnation of Jesus through ‘Our Lady,’ Mary: represented by his arrangement of the traditional The fall of mankind into sin, in and of itself a Polish carol Infant holy, infant lowly, and three timeless catastrophe, is redeemed by God and becomes the descants: “Once in royal David’s city”; “Of the perfect vehicle of God’s grace through the coming of Father’s heart begotten”; and “Hark! the herald angels Jesus. sing.” An important collection of 16 th century Spanish Willcocks’ predecessor Boris Ord was Director choral music, much of it anonymous, exists in a single of Music from 1927 to 1957. Unlike Willcocks, Ord’s surviving volume informally called the Cancionero de body of published works stands at exactly one: his Upsala , published in Venice in 1556. The most famous 14

work in the collection is the Villancico Riu riu chiu, (medieval) English and Latin is a perfect example of a but a few pages away can be found Dadme albricias, a carol in the strictest sense. little call-and-answer setting of a text meditating on The Shepherd’s Carol by Bob Chilcott, was the themes of the Incarnation and the redemption commissioned by King’s in 2001. Active as a brought forth by Christ, the second Adam. and choral clinician, Chilcott grew up in the choir of Herbert Howells composed A Spotless Rose in King’s College, Cambridge, and went on to enjoy a

1918-20, the first of a set of three Carol-. career with the King’s Singers, before turning to full time Typical of his choral music, A Spotless Rose is work as a composer. The Shepherd’s Carol is typical of animated by fidelity to the words and graced with his music – meditative, modern, and very beautiful, with melodic invention. It is one of his most well-known a marvelous moment of ecstasy at the words ‘and bright, choral works. so bright. . .” The words, from a poem by Clive Sansom, Little is known about the life of the Flemish imagine the Shepherds, in simple language, trying to composer Jacobus Clemens non Papa, although explain their presence at the manger to Mary. during his relatively short twenty year career he Eric Whitacre was born in 1970 and grew up in Las produced over 200 and many madrigals. He Vegas, Nevada. He came to classical music at the age of appears never to have traveled to or studied in Italy, 21, when he sang with his college choir in a performance and his music retains a slight tartness more familiar of Mozart’s . He began composing for choir in English than continental choral music of the thereafter, and has gone on to enjoy a spectacular career. Renaissance. His setting of Ave Maria, for five His Lux arumque has been performed many times, voices, is new to the St. Paul’s Choir. including at the 2008 carol service at King’s College. The Two works in today’s service were originally most interesting performance of the work, however, appears on YouTube. Whitacre assembled a ‘virtual commissioned for the Festival of at King’s College, Cambridge. Judith Weir’s choir’ of hundreds of singers, each recorded singing the Illuminare, Jerusalem was premiered in 1985. The piece; the individual recordings were then combined. To music manages the remarkable feat of sounding both date, the virtual choir performance has been viewed on archaic and very modern at the same time, utilizing YouTube over 3 million times. The original English text taut, spare, very linear writing almost in the style of by Edward Esch was translated into Latin by Charles Machaut or Ockeghem, but turning to a modern Silvestri. Finally, we sing this year a new arrangement of “O harmonic palette unafraid of dissonance and tritones. Weir’s use of the organ – as a special effect, not an come, all ye faithful”, by John Abdenour. accompaniment – is striking. The text is from a 15th century Scottish manuscript, and its combination of

PARTICIPATING IN TODAY’S SERVICE

Officiant and Clergy The Reverend Judith Louise Rhodes, Rector of St. Paul’s The Reverend Paul J. Carling, Ph.D., Associate Rector of St. Paul’s

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

Acolytes Timothy B., Lauren L., James M., Harrison S.

Ushers Lucy Buggy, Trish Garton 15

T H E S T . P A U L ’ S C H O I R

Cantoris Choir - Treble Benjamin B., Elisabeth B., Sarah B. (Assistant Head Chorister) , Timoney C. (Head Chorister), Madeline C., Ryan C., Julia H., Mary I., Lauren L., Josephine M., Sophia M., Hannah N., Matthew P., Olivia S., Colin S., Harrison S., Noah S.

Alto – : Robin Clark-Smith, Derek Greten-Harrison ††† (Section Leader) , Laura Mozier, Cherise Rowan, Eva Uhrich

Tenor – Cantoris: , Christopher McCormack (Section Leader)

Bass – Cantoris: Eric Andren, Nathan Milholin †† (Section Leader) , Aidan P.

Decani Choir - Treble Isabella B., Charlotte B., Fiona C., Kelly C., Emily E., Rachel G., Madeline G., Meghan J., Audrey L., Sydney L., Emma L., Lexi O., Benjamin P., Bennett S., Eliza W.† (Associate Head Chorister)

Alto – Decani: Tracey Cranston, Amanda Hall (Section Leader) , Sarah McCormack

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

Bass – Decani: Timothy B., Scott Cranston (Section Leader), James M., Gianni P., Philip Sidebottom † Soloist, Once in Royal David’s city; †† Soloist, A Spotless Rose; ††† Soloist, The Three Kings

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, and has sung services in the cathedrals in Bristol, Durham, Edinburgh, Ely, Exeter, Gloucester, Hereford, Norwich, St Albans, and Worcester. It has also sung at several of the major Episcopal churches in New York City. 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 at the 11:15 service on Sundays and welcomes all singers. If you would like further information on any of these groups, 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

Sunday, February 3, 5:00 PM THE MIDWINTER CONFERENCE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF ANGLICAN MUSICIANS Choral , directed by Dr. Barry Rose, at St. Paul’s Church on the Green, Norwalk together with the Choir of St. Paul’s Norwalk.

Saturday, February 9, 4:00 PM EIGHTEENTH 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.

Saturday, March 23, 5:00 PM CONCERT JOHANNES -PASSION – JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Sung by the St. Paul’s Choir together with the American Baroque Orchestra and Soloists, directed by Mark Bailey 16

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

MONDAY , DECEMBER 24 – CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY CRÈCHE SERVICE (H OLY EUCHARIST ) AT 3:00 PM FESTIVAL HOLY EUCHARIST AT 5:30 PM FESTIVAL HOLY EUCHARIST AT 11:00 PM

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

TUESDAY , JANUARY 1 – THE FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS HOLY EUCHARIST WITH CAROLS AT 9:30 AM

SUNDAY , JANUARY 6 – THE EPIPHANY FESTIVAL HOLY EUCHARIST AT 9:30 AM (WITH THREE REGAL VISITORS )

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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