Christmas EveHoly Eucharist & Christmas Pageant for Families

5�00 pm

TRINITY’S CLERGY __________________________________________The Right Rev. Megan TraquairBishop of Northern CaliforniaThe Very Rev. Matthew WoodwardDean of the CathedralThe Rev. Megan AndersonCathedral VicarThe Rev. Canon Kathy HopnerCanon for FormationCanon David LinkCanon Precentor & Director of Music

The Rev. Canon Anne ArthurCanon PastorThe Right Rev. Barry BeisnerAssociate, Bishop Retired of NorthernCaliforniaThe Rev. Canon Tina CampbellDeacon Emerita, Associate, DiocesanIndigenous MissionerThe Rev. Dr. Ann HalliseyAssociate

The Rev. Kathy LawlerTransitional DeaconThe Rev. Amy LawrenceAssociateThe Rev. Mary MorrisonAssociateThe Rev. Robert PhillippiAssociate (Lutheran)The Rev. Jo WeberAssociate Deacon

CHRISTMAS FLOWER DEDICATIONSToday’s Christmas flowers are given to the glory of God…

By Vicki Hollingshead in loving memory of Edward Hollingshead, Paul Hollingshead,Vera Hollingshead, William Hollingshead, Leslie Foster and Mabel Foster.

By Margaret Puccinelli in loving memory of Andrew Puccinelli,Margaret Wilson-Yelich and Frank Yelich.

By Ann Rothschild in memory of my beloved nephew, Daniel Carlile.

By Annette Braddon-Walker in loving memory of Mom, Dad, Dawn, and Phil.

By Tami Turner in memory of my Dominic, who at long last, has found peace.

By Carl Tatem Jr. in memory of my mother, Yvette “Mimi” Simpson.

By Tanya Tatem in memory of my mother, Yvette “Mimi” Simpson.

By Victoria Hankins in memory of my Grandmother, Yvette “Mimi” Simpson.

By John Johnson in memory of Patricia Murrell, Bruce Patton, Sarah Johnson,Jane Johnson Lamm, and Julia Grayson Woods.

By Jerrold Allen in memory of Harold & Cleta Allen.

By Michele Chouinard in memory of Michael TJ Chouinard.

By Rebecca Erb in memory of Else Redmond.

By Carol Jawarowski in memory of Gladys, Thelma, Irene, and Helen.

By Anne McKeever in memory of Casey McKeever.

By Terry Tough in memory of Grant Carey.

By Loren Weatherly in memory of Edwin and Clara Weatherly.

By Jackie & Bill McGrath in thanksgiving for Phillip & Tyler’s sobrietyand our children, great grandchild and our expected granddaughter;

And in memory of our parents, Mary, Zack, Elinor & Don, and sister, Nancy.

By Athol Wong in memory of Stephen F. Wright, Kristopher T. Wong, and Teresa Sanders.

By Brian and Selinda Shontz in thanksgiving for our family (Amy & Colton; Hilary & Tyler),and in memory of Howard & Lori Shontz, and Guido & Carolina Sandrini.

By Deacon Susan Reeves in memory of cousin Roger Savill, COVID-19 victim.

By Ann King in memory of Harlan King.

By Carolyn Conrad in memory of my parents, Mary & Everett Griffin.

By Bill Simmons in memory of my parents, Anne & Albert Simmons.

By Julia Sanders in thanksgiving for Harriet Lee, Ricky Lee, & Otho Lee;and in memory of Kevin Sanders, Anna Innis, Wein Lee, Billy Lee, Richard Lee, & George Drywater.

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CHRISTMAS FLOWER DEDICATIONSToday’s Christmas flowers are given to the glory of God…

By Marilyn Hirning in thanksgiving of Noah’s healing;And in memory of Fred, Josh, Kerry, & Debbie.

By The Rev. Mary K. Morrison in thanksgiving for ourchildren, grandchildren, and great granddaughter.

By Deacon Jo Weber in thanksgiving for the life and ministry of the Rev. Mary K. Morrisonon her birthday, December 26; and for the life and faithful ministry of Canon Elizabeth Kenealey.

By Allen & Kathy Ketchum in thanksgiving for friends and family.

By Lyle Gramling in thanksgiving and joy for the engagement of my grandson (Brandon & Kayla);And in memory of Nita & Junker Spencer, John Spencer, Bill Spencer, Rhett Seevers,

Breanna Granata, Bill Lambdin, & Michael Gramling.

By TRC Tina Campbell & Brian Campbell in memory ofLorne & Mary Campbell, and Elisa & Isauro Rodriguez.

By Dee Cary in memory of Gladys Hustler & Thomas Bush,with much love and gratitude. They will be missed!

By Joseph Farina in memory of Larry Farina, Bill Bullman, Terry Osmoson, & Melissa Vandevijver.

By Barb Pruter in memory of my husband, Rich Pruter

By Jean Wu in thanksgiving for a multitude of blessings.

By Helen Borgan & Regan Murphy in loving memory of Robert Elies.

By Greg & Melissa Zermeno in memory of my brother, Alex Zermeno.

By Lynell Walker & Pat Park in thanksgiving for Pat.

By John Gorney & Stephen Henry in memory of Fay Gorney and Ann Gresham.

By Jane Finger in memory of Jack Stoddard Clanssen.

By Carolyn Meyer in memory of Alan Meyer.

In memory of Carl & Veleria Blegen and Philip & Dorothy Ehlert.

By Amy & Doug Dierlam in memory of Peter Warren.

By Philip Trumbly In honor and loving memory of Richard and Victoria Trumbly.

By Dean Matthew Woodward in memory of Minnie Woodward, Barbra and Jack Ward.

By Randy & Gail Cheek.

By Elizabeth Ecks.

By Catherine Pierce.

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The Gathering of the CommunityThe Word of GodThe congregation is invited to read or sing the wordsin bold. Hymn numbers are provided for use of the pewhymnals.

PRELUDE MUSICThe First Noel (Christmas Eve Waltz)arranged David LanzPlayed by Elie Wu

PROCESSIONAL HYMNHark, the Herald Angels SingPlease stand, as able

Hark! the herald angels singglory to the new-born King;

Peace on earth and mercy mild,God and sinners reconciled:

Joyful all ye nations rise,join the triumph of the skies,

With the angelic host proclaim,Christ is born in Bethlehem:Hark! the herald angels singGlory to the new-born King.

Christ, by highest heaven adored,Christ, the everlasting Lord,

Late in time behold him comeOffspring of the Virgin’s womb!Veiled in flesh the Godhead see,

hail the incarnate Deity!Pleased as man with man to dwell,

Jesus our Emmanuel:Hark! the herald angels singGlory to the new-born King.

Hail the heaven-born Prince of peace!Hail the Sun of Righteousness!Light and life to all he brings,

risen with healing in his wings;Mild he lays his glory by,

born that we no more may die,Born to raise us from the earth,

born to give us second birth;Hark! the herald angels singGlory to the new-born King.

BLESSING OF THE CRECHEThe Dean saysDear Lord, bless us as we pray before this, ourChristmas Crèche, and begin again our celebration ofthe Feast of the birth of the Holy Child, Jesus. Cause

us to wonder and to rejoice anew in the mystery ofyour Love revealed in a stable in Bethlehem.

We ask you to bless this Crèche. We pray that, withthe shepherds, we may celebrate the birth of Christwith open hearts, and let the greatest gift we givethis Christmas be ourselves, given to You, our God,and to each other.

May the star of Bethlehem which shone brightly overthe first Crèche stand guard over our Cathedral andour homes, filling them and all the earth with lightand peace. Amen.

HYMN #79 O little town of Bethlehem (vs. 1-2)

O little town of Bethlehem,how still we see thee lie!

Above thy deep and dreamless sleepthe silent stars go by;

yet in thy dark streets shineththe everlasting Light;

the hopes and fears of all the yearsare met in thee tonight.

For Christ is born of Mary;and gathered all above,

while mortals sleep, the angels keeptheir watch of wondering love.

O morning stars, togetherproclaim the holy birth!

and praises sing to God the King,and peace to men on earth.

OPENING ACCLAMATIONPlease repeat after celebrant, as we do the movements

Celebrant We welcome God the Creator;People We welcome God the Creator;Celebrant We greet God the Redeemer in each

other;People We greet God the Redeemer in each

other;Celebrant We bless God the Sanctifier.People We bless God the Sanctifier.

LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLECelebrant We hear the Christmas Angels the great

glad tidings tell,People O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord

Emmanuel.Celebrant The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Celebrant Let us pray.

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Almighty God, on this night we celebrate the birth ofJesus, the Light of your presence in our world: Grantthat this candle, which we here consecrate to hisglory, may shine forth continually to dispel theshadows of darkness in our world. May Jesus Christ,the Light who knows no darkness, find his Lightburning in our hearts and lives, reflecting your glory.We ask this in the Name of the Holy One whose birthwe celebrate this night, our Lord and Savior JesusChrist. Amen.

The Christmas StoryBased upon the Christmas Gospel, Luke 2�1-20 andpresented by the Cathedral Children and Youth.Hymns are sung during the telling of the Christmasstory. The words are printed following the Gospel.

THE HOLY GOSPEL Luke 2�1-20 (dramatized)In those days a decree went out from EmperorAugustus that all the world should be registered. Thiswas the first registration and was taken whileQuirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their owntowns to be registered. Joseph also went from thetown of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city ofDavid called Bethlehem, because he was descendedfrom the house and family of David. He went to beregistered with Mary, to whom he was engaged andwho was expecting a child. While they were there,the time came for her to deliver her child. And shegave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him inbands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, becausethere was no place for them in the inn. In that regionthere were shepherds living in the fields, keepingwatch over their flock by night. Then an angel of theLord stood before them, and the glory of the Lordshone around them, and they were terrified. But theangel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I ambringing you good news of great joy for all thepeople: to you is born this day in the city of David aSavior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be asign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands ofcloth and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there waswith the angel a multitude of the heavenly host,praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highestheaven, and on earth peace among those whom hefavors!” When the angels had left them and gone intoheaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us gonow to Bethlehem and see this thing that has takenplace, which the Lord has made known to us.” So theywent with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and thechild lying in the manger. When they saw this, theymade known what had been told them about thischild; and all who heard it were amazed at what the

shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all thesewords and pondered them in her heart. Theshepherds returned, glorifying and praising God forall they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

HYMN #102 Once in royal David’s city (vs. 1-2)

Once in royal David’s citystood a lowly cattle shed,

where a mother laid her baby,in a manger for his bed:

Mary was that mother mild,Jesus Christ her little child.

He came down to earth from heaven,who is God and Lord of all,

and his shelter was a stable,and his cradle was a stall;

with the poor, the scorned, the lowly,lived on earth our Savior holy.

HYMN #89 It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (vs. 1-2)

It came upon the midnight clear,that glorious song of old.

from angels bending near the earthto touch their harps of gold:

“Peace on the earth, good will to men,from heaven’s all gracious King.”The world in solemn stillness lay

to hear the angels sing.

Still through the cloven skies they comewith peaceful wings unfurled,

and still their heavenly music floatso’er all the weary world;

above its sad and lowly plainsthey bend on hovering wing,

and ever o’er its Babel-soundsthe blessed angels sing.

HYMN #101 Away in a manger (vs. 1)

Away in a manger, no crib for his bed,the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.

The stars in the bright skylooked down where he lay

the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

HYMN #79 O little town of Bethlehem (vs. 3,5)

How silently, how silently,the wondrous gift is given!

So God imparts to human heartsthe blessings of his heaven.

No ear may hear his coming,5

but in this world of sin,where meek souls will receive him, still

the dear Christ enters in.

O holy Child of Bethlehem,descend to us, we pray;

cast out our sin and enter in,be born in us today.

We hear the Christmas angelsthe great glad tidings tell;

O come to us, abide with us,our Lord Emmanuel!

At the conclusion of the singing, all children areinvited to come forward to join the pageantparticipants.

THE HOMILYThe Rev. Canon Kathy HopnerCanon for Formation

HYMN LEVAS 21 Go tell it on the mountain(refrain & vs.1)

Refrain: Go tell it on the mountain,over the hills and everywhere;

go tell it on the mountain,that Jesus Christ is born!

While shepherds kept their watchingo’er silent flocks by night,

behold, throughout the heavensthere shone a holy light.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLEThe Deacon saysOn this most holy eve of our Lord’s birth let us prayfor the Church and the World.The Intercessor then begins the prayersAs Christians everywhere celebrate Jesus’ birth let uspray for the Church, that it might proclaim the goodnews of God’s love for all. Most holy God,Hear our prayer.As the angels announced peace to the shepherdswatching their sheep, let us pray for the peace of theworld and peace for our country. Most holy God,Hear our prayer.As the holy family made a home in Nazareth, let uspray for peace in our community, in our schools andin our own homes. Most holy God,Hear our prayer.We pray for our community: Give grace to all whoselives are linked with ours. May we serve Christ in oneanother, and love as he loves us. Gracious God,

Hear our prayer.As Jesus came to birth in a stable, with sheep andcows and other animals present, let us pray for theenvironment: for the forests, the deserts, the sea,the plains and for all the creatures that live in them.Most holy God,Hear our prayer.As the angels encouraged the shepherds by saying,“Do not be afraid.” let us pray for the sick and thosein need, that they may have healing and hope. Mostholy God,Hear our prayer.As Jesus came to save us all, let us pray for the dead,that they may live in God’s glorious light. Most holyGod,Hear our prayer.The Celebrant saysAll these things we ask in the name of the One whocame as the Light of the world, Jesus Christ ourSavior. Amen.

THE PEACEAll stand as able

Celebrant The peace of Christ be always with you.People And also with you.

Then the Ministers and the People may greet oneanother in the name of the Lord.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & BLESSINGS

The Holy CommunionOFFERTORY SENTENCE Ephesians 5�2The Celebrant saysWalk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself forus, an offering and sacrifice to God.

OFFERTORY ANTHEM Jesus Child John RutterSung by the Celebration Choir

Have you heard the story thatthey’re telling ‘bout Bethlehem,

Have you heard the story ‘bout the Jesus Child?How he came from heaven and

was born in a manger bed?

Refrain: Mary was his virgin mother pure and mild.Sing Alleluia, brothers, sing Alleluia sisters,

Worship the Jesus child and praise his mother mild.‘Glory to God’ the angel hosts are singing:

Listen to the story of the Jesus Child.

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Have you heard the storyof the poor humble shepherd men,

Sitting on the hillside with their flocks at night?Suddenly the angel tells them: ‘Hurry to Bethlehem;Go and find the Jesus child, the world’s new light.’

Jesus Child, lying at Bethlehem,sleeping safe at Mary’s knee,

Save my soul and bring me to paradise.

Have you heard the story of the kings from the Orient,Following the star that’s shining over his head?

Offering their precious gifts of

gold, myrrh, and frankincense,Kneeling with the ox and ass before his bed?

Brothers, let us celebrate the birth of the Jesus child,Sisters, come and welcome him, the newborn King;

Praise the Lord who sent himdown from heaven at Christmastime;

Young and old and rich and poor, his praise sing!© 1974 Oxford University Press. All rights reserved.

HYMN AT THE PRESENTATION OF GIFTSWLP 820 The eyes of all, wait upon you

The eyes of all wait upon you, O Lord,And you give them their food in due season.

You open wide your gracious handAnd satisfy the needs of every living creature.

Carol Doran

THE GREAT THANKSGIVINGThe People remain standing, as able, children areinvited to gather around the Altar.

Celebrant God 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 God thanks and praise.

Facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceedsGod, you made us and the world, and everything in it.All the good we see comes from you. You sent yourson, Jesus, to come among us as a tiny baby, humblyborn, human as we are, in need of human love.This is his story. This is our song:Hosanna in the highest!With signs of faith and words of hope Jesus touchedsick people with love, and washed the guilty clean.He gave us a new commandment that we should loveone another as he loved us. He offered his life for us,

and with a love stronger than death he opened widehis arms on the cross. This is his story. This is oursong:Hosanna in the highest!Through Jesus the first disciples were filled withjoyful power by your Holy Spirit, and spread his storyto all the world. We join with them and all theprophets, saints, and people everywhere as we sing:

SANCTUS WLP 858 Holy, holy, holyEarly American Hymn

Holy, holy, holy Lord,God of power and might,Heaven and earth are full of your glory.Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.Hosanna in the highest.

The night before Jesus died, he shared a meal withthe friends he loved. Jesus took the bread andthanked you for it. He broke the bread and gave it tohis friends. “Take it,” he said, “and eat it. This is mybody that I give you. Do this to remember me.” Thisis his story. This is our song:Hosanna in the highest!After they had eaten, Jesus took the cup of wine andagain thanked you for it. He gave it to his friends andsaid, “Drink it, all of you. This is my blood. It is God’snew promise that sins will be forgiven. Do this toremember me. This is his story. This is our song:Hosanna in the highest!

We share this meal to remember Jesus, and we say:Christ has died.Christ is risen.Christ will come again.Around your table, as your children, O God, weremember Jesus Christ, who came in love, lived inlove, and died in love, who was, and is, and is tocome. We offer to you these gifts of bread and wineand we offer to you our lives. Pour out your Spiritupon these gifts that they may be for us the body andblood of Christ, and upon us that we may bestrengthened to welcome all, and to share your story.Help us to love one another, so that through us yourlight may shine for the whole world. Until Christcomes again; we join with all your people in everytime and every land praising you. Blessing, honorand glory be yours here and everywhere, now andforever. This is his story. This is our song:Hosanna in the highest!

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THE LORD’S PRAYERAs our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,

Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your Name,your kingdom come,your will be done, on earth as in heaven.Give us today our daily bread.And forgive us our sins,as we forgive those who sin against us.Save us from the time of trial,and deliver us from evil.For the kingdom, the power,and the glory are yoursnow and forever. Amen

THE BREAKING OF THE BREADCelebrant Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed

for us;People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia!

INVITATIONThe Celebrant saysThe Gifts of God for the People of God.

Children, would you please head back to yourfamilies. We are offering communion at threestanding stations today, one in the middle and one ateach side. Please come to receive communion.

A PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL COMMUNIONfrom the Order of Julian of NorwichWe will not pray this prayer aloud in the Cathedraltoday, we offer this prayer for use at home.

In union, O Lord, with the faithful of your Churchwhere the Holy Eucharist is now being celebrated,we desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving. Wepresent to you our souls and bodies with theearnest wish that we may always be united to you.And since we cannot now receive yousacramentally, we beseech you to come spirituallyinto our hearts. We unite ourselves with you andembrace you with all the love of our souls. Letnothing ever separate you from us. May we live inyou, and may you live in us, both in this life and inthe life to come. Amen.

COMMUNION ANTHEMSSung by the Celebration Choir

A Spotless Rose Brian GreerA spotless Rose is blowing

Sprung from a tender root,Of ancient seers’ foreshowing,

Of Jesse promised fruit;Its fairest bud unfolds to light

Amid the cold, cold winterAnd in the dark midnight.

The Rose which I am singing,Whereof Isaiah said,

Is from its sweet root springingIn Mary, purest Maid;

For through our God’s great love and mightThe blessed babe she bare usIn a cold, cold winter’s night.

Fifteenth Century Carol, translated Catherine Winkworth

Sleeping Jesus Alan Bullard

Little Jesus sleeping in the cattle shed,See his bright eyes peeping, from his downy bed.

Just a wisp of hay to rest his tiny headLittle Jesus sleeping, in the cattle shed.

Mother Mary watching o'er her little son.Joseph quietly resting, now the journey's done.

Heavenly star is shining o'er the Holy One.Mother Mary watching, o'er her little son.

© 1987 The Royal School of Church Music. All rights reserved.

POST COMMUNION PRAYERAfter Communion, all stand or kneel as able, as theCelebrant saysSay this prayer after me:Holy, gracious and loving God, (repeat)You have drawn us to your heart, (repeat)And nourished us at your table. (repeat)Now send us forth (repeat)To be your people in the world, (repeat)This day and evermore. Amen. (repeat)

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THE ORISON HYMN #111 Silent Night

Silent night, holy night,all is calm, all is bright

round yon virgin mother and child.Holy infant, so tender and mild,

sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night,shepherds quake at the sight,

glories stream from heaven afar,heavenly hosts sing alleluia;Christ, the Savior, is born!

Silent night, holy night,Son of God, love’s pure light

radiant beams from thy holy face,with the dawn of redeeming grace,

Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.Words: Joseph Mohr (1792-1848); tr. John Freeman Young (1820-1885)

BLESSINGThe Celebrant blesses the people. The people respondwith, Amen.

THE RECESSIONAL HYMN#100 Joy to the world!All may join, singing aloud

Joy to the world! the Lord is come:let earth receive her King;

let every heart prepare him room,and heaven and nature sing.

Joy to the world! the Savior reigns;let us our songs employ,

while fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains,repeat the sounding joy.

No more let sins and sorrows grow,nor thorns infest the ground;

he comes to make his blessings flowfar as the curse is found.

He rules the world with truth and grace,and makes the nations prove

the glories of his righteousness,and wonders of his love.

Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748), alt.

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

ORGAN VOLUNTARYPostlude on “Joy to the World” David Cherwein

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