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CHORAL

December 13, 2020 6:00 P.M.

WELCOME TO CHORAL EVENSONG

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The American Cathedral in Paris 23, Avenue George V 75008 PARIS

CHORAL EVENSONG

Choral Evensong (Evening Prayer/Vêpres Chantées) is one of the real jewels of the Anglican tradition, and has been so for over 400 years. A service of timeless beauty and heritage, it dates from the English , when the medieval Latin monastic offices of and were translated into English to be used in all and cathedral churches.

Along with sung Mattins (Morning Prayer), Evensong was one of the principal of the Anglican until the late nineteenth-century, when the became increasingly prevalent. The service as we have it today is essentially unchanged from ’s 1549 -- from which the current Episcopal Prayer Book draws its origins.

The of English language ( I) used is similar to the language of Shakespeare, dating from the sixteenth century.

Much of Evensong is sung by the -- giving the congregation the opportunity to listen to the fine Anglican choral tradition of music, and to be inspired and uplifted in . It is a musical offering of praise to God.

The text of Evensong is taken almost entirely from the Scripture. A portion of the is beautifully chanted by the choir. There are readings from the and the New. Then there are the two great songs: the , the song of Mary when she heard that she was to become the mother of our Lord; and the , the words of the old prophet as he held the infant Jesus in his arms and recognized Him as the Messiah.

Incense is used by the Church as a symbol of our prayers rising to heaven: “Let my prayer be counted as incense before you” (Psalm 141). We find in the book of Revelation that incense symbolizes the prayers of the in heaven -- “the golden bowl full of incense are the prayers of the saints” (5:8; 8:3) -- which rise towards the of God. At Evensong, incense is used at the opening procession, and at the Magnificat, to bless the altar and mark it as the sacramental heart of the parish.

The lead the congregation in prayer and intercession. Several (prayers) are chanted. You are invited to join in singing the , the , and in prayer.

VOLUNTARY:

HYMN (sung by all): “Creator of the stars of night” Verses 1,3,5 and 6 CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM

THE AND PSALTER

THE David Hogan (1949-1996)

Officiant: O Lord, open our lips. Choir: And our mouth shall show forth thy praise. Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. Choir: O Lord, make haste to help us. Officiant: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the . Choir: As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Officiant: Praise ye the Lord. Choir: The Lord's name be praised.

THE PSALM: 103 (1892-1983) Benedic, anima mea

1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, * and all that is within me, bless his holy Name. 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, * and forget not all his benefits. 3 He forgives all your sins * and heals all your infirmities; 4 He redeems your life from the grave * and crowns you with mercy and loving-kindness; 5 He satisfies you with good things, * and your youth is renewed like an eagle's. 6 The Lord executes righteousness * and judgment for all who are oppressed. 7 He made his ways known to Moses * and his works to the children of .] 8 The Lord is full of compassion and mercy, * slow to anger and of great kindness. 9 He will not always accuse us, * nor will he keep his anger for ever.

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10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, * nor rewarded us according to our wickedness. 11 For as the heavens are high above the earth, * so is his mercy great upon those who fear him. 12 As far as the east is from the west, * so far has he removed our sins from us. 13 As a father cares for his children, * so does the Lord care for those who fear him. 14 For he himself knows whereof we are made; * he remembers that we are but dust. 15 Our days are like the grass; * we flourish like a flower of the field; 16 When the wind goes over it, it is gone, * and its place shall know it no more. 17 But the merciful goodness of the Lord endures for ever on those who fear him, * and his righteousness on children's children; 18 On those who keep his covenant * and remember his commandments and do them. 19 The Lord has set his throne in heaven, * and his kingship has dominion over all. 20 Bless the Lord, you angels of his, you mighty ones who do his bidding, * and hearken to the voice of his word. 21 Bless the Lord, all you his hosts, * you ministers of his who do his will. 22 Bless the Lord, all you works of his, in all places of his dominion; * bless the Lord, O my soul.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen

THE LESSONS

THE FIRST LESSON: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; to provide for those who mourn in Zion—to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. They will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, to 4 display his glory. They shall build up the ancient ruins, they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations. For I the Lord love justice, I hate robbery and wrongdoing; I will faithfully give them their recompense, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them. Their descendants shall be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples; all who see them shall acknowledge that they are a people whom the Lord has blessed. I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations. The Word of the Lord. All respond Thanks be to God.

MAGNIFICAT Sung by the Choir Gloucester Service, Herbert Howells (1892-1983)

MY SOUL doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the lowliness of his handmaiden. For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me; and holy is his name. And his mercy is on them that fear him throughout all generations. He hath showed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel; as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham, and his seed forever. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

THE SECOND LESSON: John 1:6-8, 19-28 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. This is the testimony given by John when the Jews sent and Levites from to ask him, “Who are you?” He confessed and did not deny it, but confessed, “I am not the Messiah.” And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the prophet?” He answered, “No.” Then they said to him, “Who are you? Let us have an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?” He said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’” as the prophet Isaiah said. Now they had been sent from the Pharisees. They asked him, “Why then are you baptizing if you are neither the Messiah, nor Elijah, nor the prophet?” John answered them, “I baptize with water. Among you stands one whom you do not know, the one who is coming after me; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandal.” This took place in Bethany across the where John was baptizing. The Word of the Lord. All respond Thanks be to God.

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NUNC DIMITTIS sung by the Choir Gloucester Service, Herbert Howells (1892-1983)

LORD, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; to be a light to lighten the Gentiles, and to be the glory of thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Please stand.

THE APOSTLES' , sung by all, monotone.

I BELIEVE in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of Almighty. From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Church, the , the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

THE PRAYERS

Officiant: The Lord be with you. Choir: And with thy spirit. Officiant: Let us pray.

Please kneel while prayers are sung.

Choir: Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.

Remain kneeling for the LORD’S PRAYER, sung by all in English, monotone 6

OUR FATHER, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, 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.

Officiant: O Lord, show thy mercy upon us. Choir: And grant us thy salvation. Officiant: O Lord, save the State. Choir: And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee. Officiant: Endue thy ministers with righteousness. Choir: And make thy chosen people joyful. Officiant: O Lord, save thy people. Choir: And bless thine inheritance. Officiant: Give peace in our time, O Lord. Choir: Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God. Officiant: O God, make clean our hearts within us. Choir: And take not thy Holy Spirit from us.

The Officiant sings the Collects.

Stir up thy power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let thy bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be honor and glory, world without end. Choir Amen.

Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of thy only Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Choir Amen.

Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give thine angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for thy love’s sake. Choir Amen. 7

The will invite further prayers.

Please be seated while the Choir sings the

ANTHEM: Let all mortal flesh keep silence Edward Cuthbert Bairstow (1874-1946)

Let all mortal flesh keep silence and stand with fear and trembling, and lift itself above all earthly thought. For the King of kings and Lord of lords, Christ our God, cometh forth to be our , and to be given for Food to the faithful. Before Him come the of angels with every principality and power; the Cherubim with many eyes, and wingèd Seraphim, who their faces as they shout exultingly the : ! [(Text, The Divine of St. James, translated by Gerard Moultrie (1864)]

Please stand and say together

A PRAYER OF ST. CHRYSOSTOM

Almighty God, who hast given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication unto thee, and hast promised through thy well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name thou wilt be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of thy servants as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of thy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen.

Dean Let us bless the Lord People Thanks be to God. Dean The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. People Amen.

All stand and sing the following.

HYMN (sung by all): “To you before the close of day”

Please remain standing as the Procession departs.

ORGAN VOLUNTARY:

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THE AMERICAN CATHEDRAL CHOIR ZACHARY ULLERY for Music

ANDREW DEWAR Cathedral Organist

NOE CHAPOLARD, BETHANY CLEARFIELD, MORGANE COLLOMB, IVAR HERVIEU, CYRILLE LEROUGE, NICHOLAS MERRYWEATHER, NICHOLAS SCOTT, AND KATHRYN TRAVE Cathedral Choir Staff Singers

NICHOLAS SCOTT Officiant

HARRIET RIVIERE AND CANON NATHANIEL KATZ

THE REVEREND CANON NATHANIEL KATZ Cathedral Canon

THE VERY REVEREND LUCINDA R. LAIRD Dean

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Annual Appeal 2021

How do I pledge?

Please visit our website www.amcathparis.com and fill out an online pledge card. For more information, contact [email protected]

Take Action This Week

Prayer Cards

Today, as we mark the conclusion of our pledge campaign for 2021, we give thanks for the prayers that have been offered by members of the Cathedral community for our ministry in the year ahead. These prayers are represented visually by colored cards fixed to the candelabras that flank the creche that has been placed at the back of the Nave. Like figures placed in the creche, our prayers grow more numerous week by week throughout as we fix our vision to the future, imagining how we might do the work of building up God’s kingdom together. We thank those who have contributed prayers and we invite you to continue to hold our common ministry in your prayers. If you would like to contribute, please email your prayers to [email protected].

Candles and Flowers for

This Christmas we are unable to have an in-person service. The church will be decorated with a few greens and poinsettias, and candles for every one of you who can not be in your pew. Please consider sending in a donation to help us purchase the candles. If you do so, you may request that a name be attached your candle, in honor or in memory of loved ones.

Weekly Spotify Playlist

Check out music that you might hear on Sunday morning or music that corresponds with the for Sunday. The Spotify playlist is now collaborative, so please feel free to add your own Advent favorites to the list!

Listen at https://sptfy.com/amcathmusicdec13

Hymn Requests

Do you have a favorite hymn that you really miss singing? Let’s change that! Please send your hymn requests to Canon Ullery at [email protected]

Support Music at the American Cathedral

The annual sponsorship drive for Les Arts George V (LAGV) is now underway. In addition to hosting numerous concerts each year, LAGV financially supports the Cathedral music program by providing funding for Cathedral Choir staff singers, Choral , Cathedral Choir concerts, our services of Lessons and Carols, and towards the upkeep of the aging historic Cavaillé-Coll and the Cole Porter piano. Click here to read the most recent newsletter.

Click here to visit the website and support LAGV.

Special in Advent

The holy season of Advent has begun! The Cathedral community is invited to observe the season in worship, study and prayer.

Sunday, December 20th, at 6:00 p.m. Christmas Lessons and Carols ONLINE Watch on Facebook or YouTube.

The Cathedral’s Got Talent: Christmas Carol Edition

For many people, the singing of Christmas carols is a treasured holiday tradition. This year, due to the COVID-19 singing restrictions, we most likely won't be able to sing Christmas carols in person. Thankfully, with the marvels of modern technology, we can have a virtual Christmas carol sing-along within our very talented cathedral community! You are invited to record your favorite Christmas carol to contribute to the sing-along! It makes for a great confinement project! Deadline: Monday, December 14th. If you have any questions, please contact Canon Ullery at [email protected].

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Advent Love

Update: Thank you for your participation in our Advent Love initiative. We've added a couple of new ways to lend your support and share the Love of the season.

NEW: Support our Sandwich Ministry by donating warm socks (Men's or Women's). Socks are often requested by our guests once the cooler temperatures arrive. We will also be accepting donations of baked goods to include as the dessert for our Christmas Eve lunch service. Socks can be dropped off prior to Sunday services on Dec 13th, Dec 20th or to the Sandwich Ministry on Dec 15, 18, and 22nd from 11h-14h. Baked goods can be dropped off prior to Sunday service on Dec 20th or to the Sandwich Ministry on Dec 22nd from 11h-14h. TO DONATE: See our website for the Cathedral Mission & Outreach RIB to sponsor one meal or several.

Participate in Love in a Box – at least a little. TO DONATE: See our website for information.

Support Food for Thought, a Cathedral-specific program that, in association with Les Amis de Hampaté Bâ provides a midday meal to the scholarship students at the Hampaté Bâ School in Niamey, Niger. TO DONATE: Please see our website for more information.

Advent Podcast for Children

A brand new meditative evening podcast for children ages 5-12 years old and the whole family, written and produced by long-time parishioners and Sunday School parents Joyce Chanay and Hope Newhouse. Each week, Hope and Joy: Bedtime Meditations for Children explores a different spiritual theme—what does it mean to children? What does the Bible say about it?—and ends with a meditation and evening prayer that encourages children to relax into sleep surrounded by God's love. Featuring music by the Choirs of The American Cathedral in Paris.

Our podcast is now available on Apple Podcast and Spotify!

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Covid-19 Update

In-Person Services

We are pleased to announce our (small) re-opening! Recently, we introduced a new Advent initiative: Quiet Sundays at the Cathedral. This week we are recommencing our in-person 11:00 a.m. Sunday Services. All in-person services and activities are socially-distanced. Please come masked and sanitize your hands at the gate. There is no pre-registration but you will be asked to sign in at the door for contact tracing purposes.

Sunday, December 20th 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist IN PERSON Join us for a simple service with a pianist and soloist. This service is separate from the online 11:00 a.m. service, and will not be livestreamed!

We also plan to hold in-person Christmas services. See below for more information.

Our online services will continue through Advent (see below – 12 services per week!). We continue to be in contact with our legal advisors and the Vestry to stay informed about the latest measures imposed by the French government. Our priority is to keep our community safe. Please continue to check our website and e-letter for updates. We look forward to seeing you!

For more information, visit amcathparis.com/covid19

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Christmas Services

Online services may be viewed on Facebook or YouTube (unless otherwise specified) and may be viewed at any time after posting.

All in-person services are simple, with just a pianist and soloist. All in-person services and activities are socially-distanced. Please come masked and sanitize your hands at the gate. There is no pre- registration but you will be asked to sign in at the door for contact tracing purposes. These services will not be livestreamed or recorded.

Next Sunday, December 20th, at 6:00 p.m. Christmas Lessons and Carols ONLINE

Thursday, December 24th, at 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service with Christmas Pageant ONLINE

Thursday, December 24th 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service IN PERSON

Thursday, December 24th, at 10:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service: Midnight ONLINE

Friday, December 25th, at 11:00 a.m. Christmas Day Service ONLINE

Friday, December 25th 11:00 a.m. Christmas Day Service IN PERSON

Sunday, December 27th 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist IN PERSON

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Recurring Services

Online services may be viewed on Facebook or YouTube (unless otherwise specified) and may be viewed at any time after posting.

All in-person services are simple, with just a pianist and soloist. All in-person services and activities are socially-distanced. Please come masked and sanitize your hands at the gate. There is no pre- registration but you will be asked to sign in at the door for contact tracing purposes. These services will not be livestreamed or recorded.

Weekdays at 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer ONLINE Join us on Facebook only.

Weekdays at 6:00 p.m. Compline ONLINE Join us on Facebook only. Ends December 23rd

Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. Youth Group ONLINE Join us on Zoom: contact [email protected]

Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Cathedral Forum ONLINE Join us on Zoom: contact [email protected]

Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School ONLINE Join us on Zoom: contact [email protected]

Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist ONLINE Pre-service music starts at 11:00 a.m. Service starts at 11:15 a.m. This service is separate from the in-person 11:00 a.m. service!

All Sundays in Advent 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Quiet Sundays at the Cathedral IN PERSON

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The Church will be OPEN for private prayer, socially distanced fellowship, and communion. A will be present to lead a prayer every half hour and to distribute communion.

Sundays at 6:00 p.m. Evensong or Evening Prayer ONLINE Evensong and Evening Prayer alternate weeks. Please visit our website for upcoming dates.

Please continue to support the Cathedral

Please continue to support the Cathedral during this difficult time!

We know nearly everyone connected with the American Cathedral is experiencing unusual financial pressure, but so are we. To the extent you can, please consider donating online or by mailing a check (in either euros or US dollars), given that our plate revenue is nonexistent right now.

Please go to amcathparis.com/donate for more information, or scan the QR code below.

Announcements

Please check the Cathedral website regularly for updates: www.amcathparis.com

Please send your communications requests, including information for the bulletins and e-letters, to our Communications Manager, Sarah Sturman, at [email protected] and your general information requests, including ceremonies, , and mailing updates to our Parish Coordinator, Timothy Thompson, at [email protected].

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If you need assistance - If you need help getting food, organizing medical aid, or if you just want to chat with someone, contact the Pastoral Care Committee at [email protected]. Be sure to provide your name and phone number so we can get back to you. The clergy are always available for pastoral care as well: contact Dean Laird at [email protected].

The American Cathedral in Paris 23 avenue George V, 75008 Paris Tel: 01 53 23 84 00 e-mail: [email protected] website : www.amcathparis.com

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The American Cathedral in Paris The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity

The Very Reverend Lucinda Laird, Dean The Reverend Canon Nathaniel Katz, Cathedral Canon The Rev. Dr. Edda Wolff, Priest Associate

Zachary Ullery, Canon for Music Andrew Dewar, Organist Lucas Bastian, Erika Bliznik, Music Assistant ______

Jeb Seder, General Manager Laurence Lagand, Financial Controller Sarah Sturman, Communications Manager Timothy Thompson, Parish Coordinator Dennis Mana-Ay, Facilities Manager Cian Grourke, Youth Ministry Coordinator ______

Cathedral Vestry

Ann Dushane, Senior Warden Harriet Rivière, Junior Warden Edward Bates, Treasurer Anne Pouret, Clerk

Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Class of 2023 Edward Bates Mark Adams Ann Dushane Sophie Belouet Jacques Bossonney Elizabeth Haynes Matt Christensen Thomas Girty Paul Howley Joyce Chanay Anne Pouret Bill Ickes Jennifer Gosmand Harriet Rivière Andrew Kluetz

Sophie Belouet and Kate Thweatt, Associate Treasurers Marc Lempérière, Chancellor to the Cathedral

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The Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe

The Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry, Presiding Mark D.W. Edington, Bishop-in-Charge Walter Jacob Baer, Sophie Plé, Canon for Administration

The Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe is under the jurisdiction of the Episcopal Church in the of America and part of the worldwide . The Convocation comprises nine and several missions. The Convocation is under the authority of the of the Episcopal Church, whose Bishop Suffragan serves as Bishop-in-Charge of the Convocation. The Bishop-in-Charge is resident in Paris and the Convocation office is located in the Cathedral. The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity serves both as a parish church and as the Cathedral for the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe.

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