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Christ Church Cathedral is the Cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast and is located at 115 S. Conception St. in Mobile, Alabama. Join us for Christmas Eve Services on Wednesday, December 24th with music at 4:30 pm, Holy Eucharist at 5:00 pm.
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CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL Mobile, Alabama
The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ
Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24, 2014
4:15 p.m.
Musical Prelude
5:00 p.m.
The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
Hymn Once in royal David’s city vs. 1, 2 & 6 Irby Christ Church Cathedral Choir and Congregation
Musical Prelude Four fifteen in the evening
The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
We extend a warm welcome to all visitors. A nursery is available.
A gentle reminder: please mute or turn off cell phones before the service.
The Holly and the Ivy arr. R. Jacques Julie-Marie Agustin, flautist; Brooke Haigler, flautist (1894-1969)
Christ Church Cathedral Choir
The congregation is invited to join in singing the refrain.
The holly and the ivy, when they are both full grown,
of all the trees that are in the wood, the holly bears the crown.
Refrain: The rising of the sun, and the running of the deer,
the playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir.
The holly bears a blossom, as white as the lily flower;
and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, to be our sweet Saviour.
Refrain
The holly bears a berry, as red as any blood;
and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, for to do us sinners good.
Refrain
The holly bears a prickle, as sharp as any thorn,
and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, on Christmas day in the morn.
Refrain
The holly bears a bark, as bitter as any gall;
and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, for to redeem us all.
Refrain
I Wonder As I Wander J. J. Niles Gary L. Kohler, baritone (1892-1980)
I wonder as I wander out under the sky How Jesus the Saviour did come for to die For poor on’ry people like you and like
I; I wonder as I wander out under the sky When Mary birthed Jesus ‘twas in a cow’s stall With wise men and farmers and
shepherds and all But high from God’s heaven, a star’s light did fall And the promise of ages it then did recall. If Jesus
had wanted for any wee thing A star in the sky or a bird on the wing Or all of God’s Angels in heaven to sing He surely
could have it, ‘cause he was the King I wonder as I wander out under the sky How Jesus the Saviour did come for to die
For poor on’ry people like you and like I; I wonder as I wander out under the sky
And the Glory of the Lord G. F. Handel Christ Church Cathedral Choir (1685-1759)
And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.
Isaiah 40:5
Hymn Hark! the herald angels sing Mendelssohn
Choir and Congregation
Christmas Bells Windham Hill Artists Glenn D. Archer, guitarist & vocalist
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat
Of peace on earth, good will to men. I thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along the unbroken song Of peace on earth, good will to men. And in despair I bowed my
head: There is no peace on earth, I said For hate is strong and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good
will to men. Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: God is not dead, nor doth he sleep; The wrong
shall fail, the right prevail, With peace on earth, good will to men. Till, ringing singing, on its way, The
world revolved from night to day, A voice, a chime, a chant sublime, Of peace on earth, good will to men!
Gesu Bambino P. A. Yon Ann Moody, mezzo-soprano (1886-1943)
Julie-Marie Agustin, flautist; Brooke Haigler, flautist
When blossoms flowered ‘mid the snows Upon a winter night, Was born the Child, the Christmas Rose,
The King of Love and Light. The angels sang, the shepherds sang, The grateful earth rejoiced; And at His
blessed birth the stars Their exultation voiced. O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, O
come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Again the heart with rapture glows To greet the holy night, That
gave the world its Christmas Rose, Its King of Love and Light. Let ev’ry voice acclaim His name, The
grateful chorus swell. From paradise to earth He came That we with Him might dwell. O come let us
adore Him, O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen arr. L. Shackley Julie-Marie Agustin, flautist; Brooke Haigler, flautist (b. 1956)
The Cathedral Choir
God rest you merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay. Remember Christ our Savior was born on
Christmas day to save us all from Satan’s pow’r when we had gone astray: O tidings of comfort and joy,
comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy. From God our heav’nly Father a blessed 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. Fear not, then,” said
the angel, “Let nothing you afright. This day is born a Savior, a blessed, holy sight. To free all those who
trust in Him from Satan’s pow’r and might.” 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 Child of Christmas shall fill our hearts with grace: O
tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy.
Lullay, my Savior K. E. Powell The Cathedral Handbell Choir (b. 1982)
It Came Upon The Midnight Clear arr. R. Walters Cleamon R. Downs, tenor (b. circa 1980)
It came upon the Midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth to touch
their harps of gold: “Peace on the earth, good will to men, From heav’n’s all gracious King!” The world
in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing. Still through the cloven skies they come, With peaceful
wings unfurled; And still their heav’nly music floats O’er all the weary world. Above its sad and lowly
plains They bend on hov’ring wing; And ever o’er its Babel sounds, The blessed angels sing. Yet with the
woes of sin and strife The world has suffered long; Beneath the angel strain have rolled Two thousand
years of wrong; And man, at war with man, hears not The love song which they bring! O hush the noise,
ye men of strife, And hear the angels sing.
Hymn O little town of Bethlehem St. Louis
Choir and Congregation
We invite you to participate in the worship of God. Our service is the Holy Eucharist: Rite Two in the Book of Common Prayer. For
ease of use, this leaflet contains the congregational portions of the liturgy and service music. Congregational responses are printed in
bold. Hymn numbers refer to the Hymnal 1982. Page numbers refer to the Prayer Book for those wishing to use it. Lesson and
Gospel texts are taken from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, unless otherwise noted.
The Word of God
Processional Hymn O come, all ye faithful Adeste fideles
The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two Five o’clock in the evening
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
The Collect for Purity BCP 355
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the
thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily
magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Gloria in excelsis
Collect of the Day BCP 212
Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us pray.
O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have
known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the
Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
First Reading Isaiah 9:2-7
Reader: A Reading from the Book of Isaiah
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on
them light has shined. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as
with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across
their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. For all the boots of the
trampling warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire. For a child has
been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be
endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with
righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 96 Please sing refrain after each stanza. BCP 725
Refrain: Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord. 1 Sing to the Lord a new song; *
sing to the Lord, all the whole earth. 2 Sing to the Lord and bless his Name; *
proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day. Refrain
3 Declare his glory among the nations *
and his wonders among all peoples. 4 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; *
he is more to be feared than all gods. Refrain
5 As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols; *
but it is the Lord who made the heavens. 6 Oh, the majesty and magnificence of his presence! *
Oh, the power and the splendor of his sanctuary! Refrain
7 Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples; *
ascribe to the Lord honor and power. 8 Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; *
bring offerings and come into his courts. Refrain
9 Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; *
let the whole earth tremble before him. 10 Tell it out among the nations: “The Lord is King! *
he has made the world so firm that it cannot be moved;
he will judge the peoples with equity.” Refrain
11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea thunder and all that is in it; *
let the field be joyful and all that is therein. 12 Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy before the Lord when he comes, *
when he comes to judge the earth. Refrain
13 He will judge the world with righteousness *
and the peoples with his truth.
Second Reading Titus 2:11-14
Reader: A Reading from the Letter of Paul to Titus
The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly
passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly while we wait the
blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. He it is who gave
himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are
zealous for good deeds.
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
The congregation will sing the first two verses of the sequence hymn before the gospel is read and the last two afterward.
Sequence Hymn Angels we have heard on high Gloria
The Holy Gospel (King James Version) Luke 2:1-14
Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world
should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to
be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth,
into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage
of David): To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they
were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn
son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them
in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their
flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round
about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you
good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a
Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in
swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly
host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Reader: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon The Very Reverend Beverly Findley Gibson
The Nicene Creed BCP 358
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
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.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Prayers of the People, Form VI BCP 392 The leader and people pray responsively.
In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. Silence
For all people in their daily life and work;
For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
We pray for Barack, our President; Robert, our Governor; Sandy, our Mayor; and all who govern and hold
authority in the nations of the world;
For this community, the nation, and the world;
For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
For the just and proper use of your creation;
For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
Tonight, in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Anglican Communion.
In the Cathedral Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast.
We pray for the search for the fourth bishop of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. We pray especially for
our nominees: Russell, Edward, Chuck, Dan, and their families.
Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those
who shall choose a bishop for this Diocese, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your
people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
For Katharine, our Presiding Bishop; Philip, our Bishop; for Beverly, our priest; Dan, our deacon; and for all
bishops and other ministers;
For all who serve God in his Church.
For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.
In the parish Cycle of Prayer, we remember all those on the Cathedral Prayer list.
Tonight, we pray especially for: Brink Brinkley, John Wade Thurber, Nick Nichols, Butch Trawick, Billie van
der Giessen, Peter van der Giessen, Patti Biel, Alice Carwie, Raymond Fields, Lisa Williams, Fairley Morton,
Ginger Simpson, Karen Sentilles, Ralph and Catherine Neal, Willie Stanton, Jr., and all others on the
Cathedral Prayer List.
We also remember in our prayers those men and women serving in the armed forces of our country: Tyler
Gamble, Todd Mouthaan, Jean-Michael Lemieux, Albert Robinson IV, Michael Nassar, and all others on the
Cathedral Military Prayer list.
Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping the men and women in our armed forces at
home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and
temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding
presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
We give thanks this evening for everyone for whom thanksgiving gifts were given. Silence
Hear us, Lord;
For your mercy is great.
We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. Silence
We will exalt you, O God our King;
And praise your Name forever and ever.
We remember this evening everyone for whom memorial gifts were given.
We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. Silence
Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;
Who put their trust in you.
We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins. Silence
Leader and People: Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and
unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness
of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Celebrant concludes with an absolution.
Celebrant: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you
in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
The Peace Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
Welcome and Announcements
The Holy Communion All baptized Christians are invited to receive Holy Communion.
The Offertory Anthem The Shepherd’s Farewell H. Berlioz Julie-Marie Agustin, flautist; Brooke Haigler, flautist; The Christ Church Cathedral Choir (1803-1869)
“Thou must leave thy lowly dwelling, the humble crib, the stable bare. Babe, all mortal babes excelling, content our
earthly lot to share. Loving father, loving mother, shelter thee with tender care! Blessed Jesus, we implore thee with
humble love and holy fear. In the land that lies before thee, forget not us who linger here! May the shepherd’s lowly
calling ever to thy heart be dear! Blest are ye beyond all measure, thou happy father, mother mild! Guard ye well your
heav’nly treasure, the Prince of Peace, the Holy Child! God go with you, God protect you, guide you safely through the
wild!”
At the Presentation The Doxology Old 100th
America vs. 4 Hymnal 717
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B BCP 367
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth. Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the
mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we
might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven,
who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
Sanctus
Celebrant:
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in
the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word
made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be
the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand
before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into
life.
On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he
broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for
the remembrance of me.”
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this,
all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of
sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
Celebrant and People: We remember his death,
We proclaim his resurrection,
We await his coming in glory;
The Celebrant continues:
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your
creation, this bread and this wine.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the
Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be
acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection
under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with the Blessed Virgin Mary and all your
saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the
firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.
By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty
Father, now and for ever. Amen.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364 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 Breaking of the Bread Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Celebrant: The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you,
and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
All baptized Christians are invited to receive communion. The congregation will be guided by the
ushers. The congregation will receive communion from two lines. The left line will leave the rail
through the sacristy, and the right line will leave through the Chapter House to return to your
seats.
Music at Communion
Antiphon Amidst the Splendors C. W. Powell
Katherine E. Powell, soprano (b. 1990)
Amidst the splendors of this heavenly sanctuary, from the womb,
before the morning star I have begotten you, beloved.
Solo O Holy Night A. Adam
Katherine E. Powell, soprano (1803-1856)
Julie-Marie Agustin, Brooke Haigler; flautists
O holy night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of our dear Saviour’s birth. Long lay the world
in sin and error pining, ‘Til He appear’d and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world
rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees! O hear the angel voices! O
night divine, O night when Christ was born; O night divine, O night, O night Divine. Truly He taught us
to love one another; His law is love and His gospel is peace. Chains shall He break for the slave is our
brother; And in His name all oppression shall cease. Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, Let
all within us praise His holy name. Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever, His power and glory
evermore proclaim. His power and glory evermore proclaim.
Hymn In the bleak midwinter Cranham
Candles are lighted in the congregation.
Solo Stille Nacht F. X. Gruber Doris Kohler, soprano (1787-1863)
Hymn Silent night, holy night Stille Nacht
Post Communion Prayer BCP 365 Celebrant: Let us pray.
Celebrant and People:
Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living
members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,
and you have fed us with spiritual food
in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.
Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage
to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart;
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Christmas Blessing
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. And, the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon
you and remain with you for ever. Amen.
Recessional Hymn Joy to the world! Antioch
Dismissal
Celebrant: Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia. Alleluia.
People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Postlude Improvisation on “Antioch” C. W. Powell
(b. 1990)
CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL MISSION
The Cathedral is the spiritual center of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. The Cathedral is a dynamic and evolving
church that serves as a liturgical, educational, and pastoral center for Diocesan life. It serves as a visible symbol of
unity and promotes growth, hope, and a deepening trust in the Lord. The Cathedral is a place where the Gospel of Jesus
Christ will be faithfully preached and responded to, and it will model new concepts and ideas for education, evangelism,
and outreach to which the Gospel calls us.
The Ministers of the Liturgy
CELEBRANT AND PREACHER
The Very Reverend Beverly Findley Gibson, Ph.D., Dean, Christ Church Cathedral
ASSISTING
The Reverend Daniel Andrew Wagner, Deacon, Christ Church Cathedral
CHALICE BEARERS John Stephenson McClelland, Jr.; Robert Willis Israel
LAY READERS
Old Testament William Kennon Drew Psalmist Emily Donnell Stubblefield
New Testament Margaret Marion Thigpen Intercessor Carolyn Delchamps Eichold
PROVOST
Carolyn Stephenson Jeffers
CRUCIFERS Sarah Elizabeth Grehan, Anna Frances Weeks
ACOLYTES
Janie Alexis Chow, Jordan Allison Chow, Brooke Yates Grehan, Jr.,
Charles Tobler Ramo, Charles Robert Weeks
MUSIC
Christopher William Powell, Cathedral Organist and Choir Master
Katherine Elaine Powell, Assistant Choir Master
Julie-Marie Agustin, flautist; Brooke Haigler, flautist
Christ Church Cathedral Choir and Christ Church Cathedral Handbell Choir
OBLATIONERS
Thomas Bragg Van Antwerp, Alison Stafford Mitchell
ALTAR GUILD
Barbara Hicks Archer, Paula Macpherson Watkins, Co-Chairs Jennifer Simpson Grehan, Carolyn Bradford Stephenson
USHERS
Robison Clarendon McClure, Jr., Chair
Edwin Burnley Davis, John Dawkins Davidson, Clarke Upham Irvine, Jr.,
Banks Christian Ladd, Homer Leon McClure, Charles Stephen McKay, Mark Stanley Weeks
CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS AND THANK OFFERINGS
The wreaths on the front doors are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of
E. L. McCafferty, junior; Corinna Herndon McCafferty; Edwin Brandoa Sparkman;
Marion McCafferty Sparkman; Paul Charleton Corwin, junior; Lauda Eleanor Leak Corwin
The flowers on the silver cross are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of
Kay and Banks Christian, Eva Hunter Christian; Helena and Bert Pharr, Katherine Thorpe Dickinson
✠
Laura R. Adams
Sumner G. Adams, Jr.
✠
Will, Helen, and Elizabeth Babb
Virginia Hamilton Behlen
Alton R. Brown IV
Elizabeth Louise Brown
Jessica F. Brown
Toni Louise Goubil Brown
✠
Virginia and Oliver Carter
Al, Jill, Janie and Jordan Chow
Jim, Toni, Chris and Mitch Chow
Helen Ann Coale
Randolph Benjamin Coale, Jr.
Louise and Neal Collins
The Children and Grandchildren of Johnny and Mary Cook
The Kennedy and Cotsonis Children of Jerry Cotsonis
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Currie
✠
Samuel, Hamp and Tres Eichold
✠
Blake, Livy, and Sophia Ferguson
Mona and Ted Ferguson
✠
Tom and Susan Garth
Dylan and Elinor Gibson
✠
Steven B. Hall Family
Jeffrey Edward Halley
Leslie Stanton-Halley
Julia and Chris Hoitink and Family
✠
Will and Katie Israel
Brad and Anna Israel
Lyon and Jack Israel
Susannah Rembert Israel
✠
Doris and Gary Kohler
✠
The Edward Ladd Grandchildren: Caroline, Benton, Ann, Campbell,
Edward, Louise, Sarah
✠
Julie and John McClelland and
Family
Louise and Willson McClelland
and Family
Peggy and Ponnie McClelland
Anna Robison McClure
Louise (Sister) Vass McClure
Sam and Annabel McKay
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Charlie, Mary Burton, and
Virginia Merchant
The Family of Martha Middleton
Tucker, Clarke, and Beverley Milteer
Ann Elizabeth Moody
Lydia Nichols Moore
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Jeff Nichols
Nick Nichols
Rick Nichols
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Mr. and Mrs. William Shelton
Pritchard IV
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Frederick Wilton Rendfrey
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Bailey Stallworth Sanders
Catherine Legeré Sanders
James Hawk Sindell
Laura Campbell Behlen Sindell
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IN THANKSGIVING FOR This Loving Cathedral Family
The Christ Church Cathedral Choir All of God’s Blessings
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Harry Campbell
Laura Manning Campbell
Juanita Carter
McWilliams Carter
George Albert Carwie
Elizabeth Leigh Cherry
Bryant Chow
Chadwick Burton Clark
Wallace Sherman Clark III
Harwell Ellis Coale, Sr.
Lida Goodloe Coale
Angus Royal Cooper
Roy Bush Cooper
Mary Campbell Cooper
Ervin S. Cooper
Margaret Folmar Cooper
Miriam Walmsly Cooper
Nora Hall Cooper
Robert Angus Cooper
Van Cotsonis
George Douglas Cunningham
Hetty Lyon Horst Cunningham
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Dr. and Mrs. P. J. M. Acker
Leighton P. Arsnault
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Mr. and Mrs. John T. Baldwin
Charles Henry Behlen II
John Beltz
Walton Avery Biggs, Jr.
Dahlia Bishop Booth
Donald Spencer Boughton
Gilbert Brantley
Julia Knox Brantley
Amiel Word Brinkley
Katharine Hamilton Brinkley
Myrtice Willson Brinkley
Thomas Hughes Brinkley
Janet Leatherbury Brinson
Paul Parr Brinson
Vivian Cooper Brister
Mr. and Mrs. Alton R. Brown, Jr.
Mary Katherine Thomas Brown
Elizabeth Cook Brutkiewicz
Leslie Emile Buerger, Jr.
Leslie Emile Buerger III
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
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IN HONOR OF The Men and Women Serving in the Armed Forces of Our Nation
Sara and Chaffin Snider
Tiny and John Spottswood
Edwin S. Stephens IV Family
Veiva Steele
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The Thigpen-Russell Family
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Charles Pollard Van Antwerp
Emory Lewis Van Antwerp
Gypsie Boykin Bear Van Antwerp
Hayley Lewis Van Antwerp
Thomas Bragg Van Antwerp, Jr.
Thomas Bragg Van Antwerp III
Virginia Oliver Van Antwerp
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Elizabeth Warren
Malcolm Warren III
Laura and Malcolm Warren Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Watkins,
Austin and William
Dr. and Mrs. Horace C. Watkins III
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Watkins,
Kate and Mary Mac
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Watkins,
Francis and Macpherson
The Rev. and Mrs. A. Ellis Wilkins
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Fred and Ann Delchamps
Mr. and Mrs. Alan C. Denby
John Leonard Donnelly, Jr.
Dolores Dross Drane
Frank Carter Drane, Sr.
Dora and William E. Drew
Elizabeth Leman Dunson
William Bradford Dunson
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Charlotte and Sam Eichold
Alice Eichold
Diana Hall Elliott
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Grover Waltha Findley
Frank Pierce Folmar
Frank Pierce Folmar, Jr.
Nettie Jones Folmar
James Formanek
James Robert Fuqua
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Lauretta S. Galloway
Mr. and Mrs. Winston Fearn Garth
S.E. Gibson
Margaret Johnson Gibson
Marion Conrad Gonzales
Marion Frederickson Gonzales
Mr. and Mrs. Gustave G. Goubil, Jr.
Harold S. Grehan, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Grehan, Sr.
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Elizabeth Worley Haffner
Alice Jean Tackett Halbrooks
Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Hand
Hon. and Mrs. W. Brevand Hand
Edward Dowling Hillard
Lucy Herndon Horst
Martin Lyon Horst
Nancy and Monroe Howell
Ruth D. Huger
Christopher G. Hume, Jr.
Susan Pharr Hume
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Eleanor Unger Inge
Herndon Inge, Jr.
Maria Fearn Garth Inge
Willis Dwight Colby Israel
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Robert Hempstead Jackson
Arthur James Johnson, Jr.
Arthur James Johnson, Sr.
Albert McLeod Joyner
Violet Harrison Joyner
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Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Joseph Knowles
Bernard Joseph Knowles, Jr.
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Mr. and Mrs. G. Russell Ladd
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert R. Ladd, Jr.
Mary Ellen Leland
Virginia Carolyn Leman
Dwain Gregory Luce
Robert Radcliff Lyons
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Jessie (Tee) Gartman McCarron
Louise Vass McClelland
Homer Leon McClelland
1st Lt. USAAF Homer L. McClelland, Jr.
Robison Clarendon McClure, Sr.
Marianne and Innes McIntyre
Mildred and I.T. McIntyre
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Mr. and Mrs. John Ritchie Macpherson
Julia Orme Martin
Justus Carlile Martin
Stuart W. Mauch
Mr. and Mrs. O. H. (Happy) May
John D. and Julia (JuJu) Meador
Troy H. Middleton, Jr.
William Alexander Lewis Mitchell
Rose Tilley Moody
Dennis Wade Moody
Dennis Wade Moody, Jr.
Mary Campbell Moore
Randolph Benjamin Moore, Jr.
Gladys Campbell Moss
Walter William Moss, Jr.
The Right Reverend George Murray
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Mr. and Mrs. Bill Nance
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Nance
Lyon Cunningham Newell
Carol Lynn Nicol
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Julie Williams Peavy
E. B. and Geraldine Peebles
E. B. and Lee Peebles
Mary E. Peeples
Marion Ross Pettiss
Jefferis Moore Pettiss
Anna Stadther Pharez
Julia Wynkoop Potts
Llewellyn Powell Potts
Samuel Power
Jeannie Price
Leonard Wilson Price
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Robert Herndon Radcliff III
Robert Herndon Radcliff, Jr.
Alfred Ramsey, Jr.
Dorothy Wood Ramsey
Chuck Reniewicz
Edward S. Reniewicz
Virginia Sims Rhen
Clyde Carlos Rouse
Clyde Carlos Rouse, Jr.
James Herndon Rouse
Lucy Horst Rouse
Charles L. Rutherford
Nell S. Rutherford
James Bomar Ryall, Jr.
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Lee Stallworth Sanders
Catherine Lee Sanders
William Hewitt Sanders
Nellie S. Schley
Grace Carlman Shrader
Sis and Jack Spottswood
Kenneth White Stanton, Sr.
Nancy Stanton
Ruth Matkin Stanton
Kenneth White Stanton, Jr.
Victor Paul Stanton
Mr. and Mrs. E. Sydney Stephens
Mary Rawles Stephenson
Samuel Randall Stephenson
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Fredrick Williams Taul
Harvey Taylor
Joy W. Taylor
Margaret Bancroft Taylor
Thomas J. Taylor, Sr.
Thomas J. Taylor, Jr.
Virginia Rhen Taylor
Catharine Campbell Thurber
Horace W. Thurber, Jr.
Katherine Wilson Trawick
Nancy Buerger Trawick
Harriet and Jerry Turner
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Harris J. Van Brackle
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Claude Morris Warren, Jr.
Esther Reagan Warren
Dr. and Mrs. Horace C. Watkins, Jr.
James C. Watkins
Kenneth Paul White-Spunner, Sr.
Lidie Glover White-Spunner
Elizabeth Whittington
Miller Arrington Widemire
William Reese Widemire
Lucy R. and Beverly R. (Babe) Wilson Jr.
Mary and Beverly R. Wilson, Sr.
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Nevin Carrier Yankie
COPYRIGHT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Music for the service is from The Hymnal 1982, © 1985 the Church Pension Fund. All rights reserved.
Used by permission requested from Church Publishing Incorporated, New York, NY.
Hymnal 102 Once in royal David’s city Words: Sts. 1-2, 4-6, Cecil Francis Alexander (1818-1895), alt.; st. 3, James Waring McCrady (b. 1938).
Music: Irby, melody Henry John Gauntlett (1805-1876); harm. Arthur Henry Mann (1850-1929). Copyright: Words: St. 3 © 1982, James Warring
McCrady. Music: © 1957, Novello and Company Limited. Used by permission.
Hymnal 87 Hark! the herald angels sing Words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788), alt. Music: Mendelssohn, Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847); adapt.
William H. Cummings (1831-1915).
Hymnal 79 O little town of Bethlehem Words: Phillips Brooks (1835-1893). Music: St. Louis, Lewis H. Redner (1831-1908).
Hymnal 83 O come, all ye faithful 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. The English Hymnal, 1906
Hymnal S-280 Canticle 20, Glory to God: Gloria in excelsis Setting: Robert Powell (b. 1932). Copyright © Church Publishing, Inc.
Hymnal 96 Angels we have heard on high Words: French carol; tr. James Chadwick (1813-1882), alt. Music: Gloria, French carol; arr. Edward
Shippen Barnes (1887-1958).
Hymnal S-125 Holy, holy, holy Lord: Sanctus From A Community Mass; Richard Proulx (b. 1937). Copyright © 1971, 1977 G.I.A. Publications,
Inc.
Hymnal 112 In the bleak midwinter Words: Christina Rossetti (1830-1894). Music: Cranham, Gustav Theodore Holst (1874-1934).
Hymnal 111 Silent night, holy night Words: Joseph Mohr (1792-1848); tr. John Freeman Young (1820-1885). Music: Stille Nacht, melody Franz
Xaver Gruber (1787-1863); harm. Carl H. Reinecke (1824-1910).
Hymnal 100 Joy to the world! the Lord is come Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748), alt. Music: Antioch, George Frideric Handel (1685-1759);
adapt. and arr. Lowell Mason (1792-1872).
C HRIST C HURCH C ATHEDRAL
The Right Reverend Philip Menzie Duncan, II, Bishop
The Very Reverend Beverly Findley Gibson, Ph.D., Rector and Dean
The Reverend Daniel Andrew Wagner, Deacon
Christopher William Powell, Organist and Choir Master
Corner of Saint Emanuel & Church Stree ts
115 South Concept ion Stree t
Mobi le , Alabama
Establ i shed 1822
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