A Festival of Lessons & Carols

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 6050 North Meridian Street I Indianapolis, IN 46208 317.253.1277 I stpaulsindy.org

St. Paul’s Indy seeks to be a place in which all people discover God, and a deep sense of mission and purpose. We want to walk this journey with others. We want to be a place where anyone can have a renewed, reconciled and loving relationship above, TOTS PARENTS’ GROUP, with childcare for ages 5 and with Jesus Christ. Whoever you are and whatever your background, there is a place younger, meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. for you at St. Paul’s. Building I Creating I Transforming I Renewing below, MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP volunteered ------at Gleaner’s Food Bank, preparing 1,182 “backsacks.” Children at risk of hunger take these home from school on Fridays to WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES provide some nutritional food for them over the weekend.

SUNDAY 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist This spoken Eucharist uses traditional language (Rite I) from The Book of Common Prayer. approximately 45 minutes 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist This Eucharist has a steady pace and energy, with two readings and accompaniment by our Intergenerational Choir. Kids Word (a sermon alternative) is offered for children age 3 and up. Those who wish to participate leave after the Gospel and return during the Peace. approximately 60 minutes I Nursery open for infants-3 year olds Note: Sunday School classes for children and youth, as well as an adult formation offering (held in between the 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. services) are at 10:15 a.m.

11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist This liturgy has a contemplative quality, three readings, and honors the tradition of fine choral singing with hymns and psalms led by St. Paul’s Adult Choir. Kids Word (a sermon alternative) is offered for children age 3 and up. Those who wish to participate leave after the Gospel and return during the Peace. approximately 75 minutes I Nursery open for infants-3 year olds

WEDNESDAY 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist & Healing Service This spoken service uses The Book of Common Prayer and is held in the Chapel. The laying on of hands for healing is an optional offering; a priest will pray with and anoint those who wish. approximately 45 minutes

Gluten-free communion wafers are available at all services.

above, Fun for all ages at the ANNUAL ST. NICK PARTY, with dinner, crafts, cookie decorating and a visit from St. Nick! A Festival of Lessons & Carols right, The CHRISTMAS FAMILIES PROJECT, sponsored by our Faith in Action committee, provided for 100 children-in-need from Indianapolis Public School 15. DECEMBER 24, 2015 5:00 P.M.

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Welcome, Guests! St. Paul’s is a joyful Christian community that welcomes all those who yearn for hope and meaning in their lives. You are welcome here, whether you come with faith or doubt, answers or questions; whether you are a cradle Episcopalian or have no idea what that means. We invite you to participate fully in our worship as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Sing the Christmas carols, and respond to the prayers and readings. Or, if you prefer, sit back quietly and allow God’s Spirit to speak to you in the way that feels most comfortable. Whatever your background, whatever you are seeking, there’s a place for you here.

Welcome, Children! You are welcome as full participants in our worship. Parents who desire nursery care for infants and toddlers will find the nursery across the courtyard in the Parish Center.

Need assistance? Reading glasses and hearing enhancement devices are available from an usher.

Restrooms: The women’s room is in the hallway near the nametags; the men’s room is around the corner near the elevator; the gender-neutral restroom is next to Roberts Library.

PLEASE PARTICIPATE IN WORSHIP AS YOU ARE ABLE

Although there are customary postures (such as standing and kneeling) in Episcopal worship, you are invited to be seated at any point, according to your needs and comfort.

Please turn cell phones and pagers off or silence them.

The Nativity of our Lord: Christmas Eve A Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

This beautiful service was instituted by Archbishop Edward Benson at Truro Cathedral in England. It is based on a medieval vigil liturgy. The service has become well known throughout the world as many parishes, chapels, and cathedrals sing their own service of Lessons and Carols. To mark the Christmas Season, lessons are read by laity and clergy, with carols and hymns sung by the choir and congregation. The scriptures and hymns all combine to express the fulfillment of God’s promise in the good news of great joy for all people, which is the birth of Jesus, who is the Messiah, the Lord.

Prelude at 4:30 p.m. Christmas Music for Organ

Glory to God in the Highest Max Reger

Settings of “Lo, how a Rose” John Ferguson Anton Heiller Johannes Brahms

Sonata in C Adagio, Allegro, Adagio, Presto G. P. Telemann Rachel Gerhardt, violin

Prelude and Fugue in G (BWV 541) J. S. Bach

1 As the choir stands, the people stand, as they are able.

Hymn 102 Irby

Stanza 1– Treble Solo; Stanzas 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6– Sung by all

A Bidding Prayer

Dear People of God: In this Christmas Season, let it be our delight to hear once more the message of the Angels, to go to Bethlehem and see the Son of God lying in a manger.

Let us hear the story of God’s loving purpose from the time of our rebellion against him until the glorious redemption brought to us through the holy Child Jesus, and let us make this place glad with our carols of praise.

2 But first, let us pray for the needs of the whole world, for peace and justice on earth, and for the unity and mission of the Church for which he died, and especially for his Church in our country and in this city.

And because he particularly loves them, let us remember in Jesus’ name the poor and helpless, the cold, the hungry and the oppressed, the sick and those who mourn, the lonely and unloved, the aged and little children, as well as all those who yearn for the love of God made known in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, let us remember before God his pure and lowly Mother, and that whole multitude which no one can number, whose hope was in the Word made flesh, and with whom, in Jesus, we are one for evermore.

And now, to sum up all these petitions, and the prayers in our hearts, let us pray in the words which Christ himself has taught us, saying:

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. Amen.

The Almighty God bless us with his grace; Christ give us the joys of everlasting life; and to the fellowship of the citizens above, may the King of Angels bring us all. Amen.

The people remain standing, as they are able, and sing the hymn with the choir.

Hymn 92 Personent hodie

3 The people are seated for the lessons and anthems and stand, as they are able, for the hymns

The Invitatory Anthem Ding dong, merrily on high David Willcocks Ding dong! Merrily on high E’en so here below, below, In heav’n the bells are ringing: Let steeple bells be swungen, Ding dong! Verily the sky And io, io,io, Is riv’n with angel singing. By priest and people sungen. Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis! Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis! Pray you dutifully prime Your matin chime, ye ringers; May you beautifully rime Your evetime song, ye singers. Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

First Lesson Genesis 3:1-15

Adam and Eve rebel against God and are cast out of the Garden of Eden. Reader: Isaac Thuesen

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Anthem Adam lay ybounden Frank Boles

Adam lay ybounden, Ne had the apple taken been, Bounden in a bond: The apple taken been, Four thousand winter Ne had never our lady Thought he not too long. A been heavené queen. And all was for an apple Blessed be the time An apple that he took, That apple taken was, As clerkes finden Therefore we moun singen, Written in their book. Deo gracias! Anon. 15th Century

Second Lesson Genesis 22:15-18

God promises to faithful Abraham that by his offspring shall the nations of the earth be blessed. Reader: Audrey Johns

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Anthem Christ the Apple Tree Stanford Scriven

The tree of life my soul hath seen, For happiness I long have sought, Laden with fruit, and always green: and pleasure dearly I have bought: The trees of nature fruitless be I missed of all; but now I see Compared with Christ the apple tree. `Tis found in Christ the apple tree.

His beauty doth all things excel: I’m weary with my former toil, By faith I know, but ne’er can tell, Here I will sit and rest awhile; The glory which I now can see Under the shadow I will be, In Jesus Christ the apple tree. Of Jesus Christ the apple tree.

This fruit doth make my soul to thrive, It keeps my dying faith alive; Which makes my soul in haste to be With Jesus Christ the apple tree. Anonymous.

Third Lesson Isaiah 9:2-7

Christ’s birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah. Reader: Tori Johns

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

4 Anthem In dulci jubilo Old German Tune Arranged by R. L. Pearsall In dulci jubilo O Jesu parvule! Let us our homage shew; I yearn for thee alway! Our heart’s joy reclineth Hear me, I beseech thee, in praesepio O puer optime! And like a bright star shineth My prayer let it reach thee, Matris in gremio. Alpha es et O! O Princeps gloriae! Trahe me post te!

O Patris caritas, Ubi sunt gaudia, O Nati lenitas! Where, if that they be not there? Deeply were we stained There are angels singing Per nostra crimina; Nova cantica But thou hast for us gained There the bells are ringing Coelorum gaudia. In Regis curia: O that we were there! O that we were there!

Fourth Lesson Micah 5:2-4

The prophet Micah foretells the glory of little Bethlehem. Reader: Pat Havens

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Hymn 79 (Stanza 3 sung by Choir only) St. Louis

Fifth Lesson Luke 1:26-33, 38

The Angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary. Reader: Brad Hughley

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Anthem Nova, nova! Bob Chilcott Nova, nova. Ave fit ex Eva. (News, news, Ave comes from Eve) 15th Century English Carol

Gabriel of high degree, Then said the angel, ‘Dread not you, He came down from Trinity, You shall conceive in all vertue To Nazareth in Galilee. Nova. A child whose name shall be Jesu.’ Nova.

He met a maiden in a place, ‘It is not yet six months agone He kneeled down afore her face. Since Elizabeth conceived John, He said: “Hail Mary, full of grace!” Nova. As it was prophesied before.’ Nova.

When the maid heard tell of this Then said the maiden verily: She was full sore abashed Iwys, [indeed] ‘I am your servant right truly.’ And wened [thought] that she had done amiss. Nova. Ecce ancilla Domini. [Behold the handmaiden of the Lord.] Nova

Sixth Lesson Luke 2:1-7

Luke tells of the birth of Jesus. Reader: Mary Anne Winslow

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Anthem In the bleak mid-winter Harold Darke

In the bleak mid-winter, frosty wind made moan, Enough for Him whom cherubim, worship night and day, Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; A heart full of mirth, and a manger full of hay; Snow had fallen, snow on snow. Snow on snow, Enough for him whom angels fall down before, In the bleak mid-winter, long ago. The ox, and ass and camel which adore.

Our God, Heav’n cannot hold Him, nor earth sustain What can I give Him, poor as I am? Heav’n and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign. If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; In the bleak mid-winter, a stable place sufficed. If I were a wise man, I would do my part. The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ. Yet what I can I give Him, give my heart. Christina Rossetti

Seventh Lesson Luke 2:8-16

The shepherds go to the manger. Reader: Connie Whitman

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Anthem Infant Holy David Willcocks Infant holy, Infant lowly, Flocks were sleeping, Shepherds keeping for his bed a cattle stall; vigil till the morning new; Oxen lowing, Little knowing Saw the glory, Heard the story, Christ the Babe is Lord of all. tidings of a gospel true Swift are winging Angels singing, thus rejoicing, Free from sorrow, Nowells ringing, Tidings bringing, praises voicing, Greet the morrow, Christ the Babe is Lord of all. Christ the Babe was born for you! Polish Christmas Carol

Hymn 94 Winchester Old

6 “All glory be to God on high and on the earth be peace; good will henceforth from heaven to men begin and never cease.”

Eighth Lesson Matthew 2:1-11

The Wise Men are led by the star to Jesus. Reader: Rick Adams

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Anthem Here is the little door Herbert Howells Here is the little door, Bend low about His bed, lift up the latch, oh lift! For each He has a gift; We need not wander more, See how His eyes awake, but enter with our gift; Lift up your hands, O lift! Our gift of finest gold. For gold, He gives a keen-edged sword. Gold that was never bought or sold; (Defend with it thy little Lord!) Myrrh to be strewn about his bed; For incense, smoke of battle red, Incense in clouds about His head; Myrrh for the honored happy dead; All for the child that stirs not in His sleep, Gifts for His children, terrible and sweet; But holy slumber hold with ass and sheep. Touched by such tiny hands, and Oh such tiny feet. Frances Chesterton

Hymn 105 God Rest You Merry

The people remain standing, as they are able, for the Ninth Lesson.

Ninth Lesson John 1:1-18

John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation.

Reader: The Reverend John Denson, D.Min., Rector

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Hymn 83 Adeste fideles

6. Yea Lord we greet thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be glory given; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing Refrain

All are seated and announcements are made, after which the Officiant says an offertory sentence. Thank you for your generous support of God’s mission in and through St. Paul’s church.

Offertory

Offertory Anthem The holly and the ivy June Nixon

The holly and the ivy The holly bears a prickle when they are both full grown, as sharp as any thorn of all the trees that are in the wood and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ the holly bears the crown, Refrain on Christmas Day in the morn, Refrain

Refrain O the rising of the sun, The running of the deer, The playing of the merry organ Sweet singing in the choir

The holly bears a bark The holly and the ivy as bitter as any gall when they are both full grown and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ of all the trees that are in the wood for to redeem us all, Refrain the holly bears the crown, Refrain

As the offering is brought forward, the people stand, as they are able.

Hymn 109 The First Nowell

6 Then let us all with one accord sing praises to our heavenly Lord; that hath made heaven and earth of nought, and with his blood our life hath bought. Refrain

Collect for Christmas

From the Altar, the Officiant says The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.

O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Christmas Blessing

May Almighty God, who sent his Son to take our nature upon him, bless you in this holy season, scatter the darkness in your life, and brighten your heart with the light of his holiness. Amen.

May God, who sent his angels to proclaim the glad news of the Savior's birth, fill you with joy, and make you heralds of the Gospel. Amen.

May God, who in the Word made flesh joined heaven to earth and earth to heaven, give you his peace and favor. Amen.

And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.

Dismissal

Officiant Let us go forth in the name of Christ. People Thanks be to God.

Hymn 87 Mendelssohn

Please remain in place until the choir and clergy exit the church.

Postlude In Dulci Jubilo J. S. Bach Final from Symphony 6 Louis Vierne

Assisting at the Liturgy

Officiant: The Reverend John Denson, D.Min., Rector The Choir of St. Paul’s Church Brad Hughley, Interim Organist and Choir Director Matthew Gerhardt, Interim Assistant Organist 11

Christmas Music 2015 The music for this Holy Season is given in

Memory of or Thanksgiving for: By: Brad Hughley and St. Paul’s Choir Anonymous Molly & Jack Adams Becky & Rick Adams Molly & Jack Adams David Adams & Nik See The Honorable James Anton Betty Anton St. Paul’s Staff Kate Appel The Hughley Family Frank Boles and Harry Mamlin Kate Appel Judith Bowes James E. Bowman Martha Bowman Barbara Gifford Anna & Cait Goodlett Joan Brandt & Charles Goodlett George H. & Carolla B. Flentke John D. Carvey Errett C. & Bertha L. Carvey John C. & Carolla J. Carvey Errett Paul Carvey James L. & Ruth D. Walker L. Dee Carvey L. Bruce Carvey John Yergler Joshua D. & Virginia J. Chapman Genevieve J. Chapman Eleanor J. Chapman The St. Paul’s Choir alto Section Hope Elizabeth Chambers Brad, Carol, Nick & Bev Chambers William E. Chambers Julia Ann Chambers Ellie & David Pam & Ted Coates Katie Mary Davis Alan Davis Bruce G. Douglas Jan Douglas Pam Douglas Brad, Amy & Katharine Hughley The Ministry of St. Paul’s Choir Pam Douglas The Hughley Family My Parents Charles & Mildred Welsh Sue Hale & family Bradford Hale, Sr., M.D. Brad, Amy & Katharine Hughley Ann Hinson Peter Whitten Our Children & Grandchildren Steve & Cheri Irmscher The Rev. & Mrs. William Jenks Betty Jenks Janie Kenyon Jane Kenyon & Peter Thuesen Jack Kenyon Mary & Ted Thuesen Scott Clarke Kathryn H. Kipka Joie Kipka Ross A. Kipka Lee & Bette Kennedy Joan & Pete Miller Jaren & Bonnie Johns Ruth Nelson Frank Boles & Harry Mamlin

Alex Snedeker Phyllis Nolen Ken & Mary Anne Winslow, in honor of their 50th Wedding Anniversary Bill & Myra Novak The ministries of Marilyn Vargo Chuck Roemer Dorothy & Alex Saltanovitz Diana Saltanovitz Dr. & Mrs. C. L. Rudesill Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. Rudesill Charles A. & Helen W. Black Charles Austin Black, Jr. Virginia Fitzgerald Black Barbara Ann Gilkison Dr. Walter, Helen & Tom Chroniak Mary Elizabeth Lonergan St. Paul’s Choir Marilyn Vargo Vincent D. Schubert, Sr. Barbara Schubert Eileen Elizabeth The Honorable Mark & Becky Stoner Fiona Marie Our children & their families Jim & Cheryl Strain Mary Anne & Ken Winslow’s 50th Wedding Anniversary Joan Holt Judy Sutton The Reverend Canon James C. Holt Chester & Alice Knott Peter & Carole Thompson Edgar & Maybelle Thompson Edward G. Vargo Marilyn Vargo Matt & Rachel Gerhardt The Venerable Linda J. MacDonald Hinson Family Peter Whitten Katie Winslow Mary Anne & Ken Winslow Corinne, Abby & Jake Jones Ace & Beth Yakey Anna & Guido & Haus Frank Boles & Harry Mamlin John Yergler Margaret Yergler

Christmas Flowers 2015

In Memory of or Thanksgiving for: By: Peter & Genevieve Beczkiewicz Tom & Anna Beczkiewicz Tom & Eleanor Black Tom & Joanne Black, Jr. Max & Louise Halderson Benjamin Hayes Rassi Malcolm E. Boone Dorothy Boone Lucille & J. Malcolm Boone and Fred & Bev Ruebeck Irene D. & Edward V. Burget Lena & Fred C. Ruebeck Elizabeth McLain James E. Bowman Martha Bowman Barbara Gifford Maureen & Ralph Nessler Gina Bremner Alice & Roy Dexter Phyllis & Richard Dexter Police Chief Richard Hanlin His father, Don Hanlin Their Parents Judi & Michael Jack

Ross Kipka Joie Kipka kathryn Harder Kipka Lewis Enkema Joy Enkema Boz & Pamela Kops Linda Kops Mark D. Litz Woody & Carolyn Litz Holly Millspaugh Robin, Macy & Sophie Christian & Evangeline Jensen Karin & Hugh Moore Lawrence & Hazel Moore Paul & Anabel Willour William & Myra Novak John & Grace Novak Dr. & Mrs. C. W. Pettinga Steven C. Pettinga John Pless Lois & family Vincent D. Schubert, Sr. Barbara Schubert Norman & Lynette Luekens Robert & Susan Schlifke Arthur & Maxine Schlifke Walter C. Taylor, Jr. Joan Taylor Rosemary & Alexander Bracken Elizabeth & Fred Wiese Edith & Fred Wiese Mary Elizabeth Murph Morgan Jim & Emily Williams Family

14 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 6050 North Meridian Street I Indianapolis, IN 46208 317.253.1277 I stpaulsindy.org

Gluten-free communion wafers are available at all services.

above, Fun for all ages at the ANNUAL ST. NICK PARTY, with dinner, crafts, cookie decorating and a visit from St. Nick! right, The CHRISTMAS FAMILIES PROJECT, sponsored by our Faith in Action committee, provided for 100 children-in-need from Indianapolis Public School 15.

more pictures at stpaulsindy.org/photos