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

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Laura R. Adams

Sumner G. Adams, Jr.

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Will, Helen, and Elizabeth Babb

Virginia Hamilton Behlen

Alton R. Brown IV

Elizabeth Louise Brown

Jessica F. Brown

Toni Louise Goubil Brown

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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

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Samuel, Hamp and Tres Eichold

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Blake, Livy, and Sophia Ferguson

Mona and Ted Ferguson

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Tom and Susan Garth

Dylan and Elinor Gibson

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Steven B. Hall Family

Jeffrey Edward Halley

Leslie Stanton-Halley

Julia and Chris Hoitink and Family

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Will and Katie Israel

Brad and Anna Israel

Lyon and Jack Israel

Susannah Rembert Israel

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Doris and Gary Kohler

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The Edward Ladd Grandchildren: Caroline, Benton, Ann, Campbell,

Edward, Louise, Sarah

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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