The First Sunday of Advent

¶ The People’s responses are in Small Caps

Organ VoluntaryJesu, Redemptor omnium Giovanni Battista Fasolo (1598-1664)

The Introit Judah and Jerusalem, fear not, nor be dismayed.Tomorrow go ye forth, and the Lord, he shall be with you.Stand ye and ye shall see the salvation of the Lord.Tomorrow go ye forth, and the Lord, he shall be with you.Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Spirit.Tomorrow go ye forth, and the Lord, he shall be with you.

Text: Vesper Respond, Advent SundayMusic: Gabriel Jackson (b. 1962)

¶ The People stand

n Hymn at the Entrance 73 n The King shall come when morning dawns

The Acclamation & TrisagionX Blessed are you, holy and living One.You come to your people and set them free.

Ho - ly God, Ho - ly and Might - y, Ho - ly Im -

mor - tal One, Have mer -- cy up - on us. Ho - ly God,

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Ho - ly and Might - y, Ho - ly Im - mor - tal One, Have mer - cy

up - on us. Ho - ly God, Ho - ly and Might - y,

Ho - ly I - mor - tal One, Have mer - cy up - on us.

The Collect of the DayGod be with you.And also with you.Let us pray.Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great hu-mility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

¶ The People sit

The Lessons

A Reading from the Book of Isaiah. The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.In days to come the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be raised above the hills; all the nations shall stream to it. Many peoples shall come and say, ‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.’ For out of Zion shall go forth instruction, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. He shall judge between the na-tions, and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning-hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the Lord!

Isaiah 2:1-5 NRSVHear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.Thanks be to God.

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The Gradual ¶ The choir sings the following refrain, then all repeat

I was glad when they said to

Now our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem. Jerusalem is built as a city that is at unity with itself; To which the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, the assembly of Israel, to praise the Name of the Lord.Refrain

For there are the thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls and quietness within your towers.”Refrain

“For my brethren and companions’ sake, I pray for your prosperity. Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek to do you good.” ~Psalm 122Refrain

A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans. You know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quar-reling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.

Romans 13:11-14 NRSVHear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.Thanks be to God.

¶ The People stand

n Hymn at the Sequence 64 n O heavenly Word eternal Light

me “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

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The Holy X Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus said to the disciples, “But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left. Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But understand this: if the owner of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.”

Matthew 24:36-44The Gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon The Very Reverend Gail E. Greenwell

¶ The People stand

The Nicene CreedWe 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.

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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 X resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Prayers of the People¶ The Deacon may bid the Prayers. The Intercessor offers prayers for the Church, the Nation, the welfare of the world, the concerns of the community, those who suffer, and the departed.

¶ After each petition, the People sing

¶ The Celebrant adds a concluding collect. The People respond Amen.

Let us confess our sins to God.¶ The People stand or kneelGod of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen.

¶ The Celebrant concludes with an X absolution or a suitable Collect. Amen.

The Peace

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

¶ The People greet one another in the name of the Lord.

Come, Lord Je - sus.

(bell)

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Anthem at the OffertoryMy Lord, what a moanin’,My Lord, what a moanin’,Oh, my Lord, what a moanin’,when the stars begin to fall.

You’ll hear the trumpet soundto wake the nations under ground,Lookin’ for my God’s right handwhen the stars begin to fall.

You’ll hear the sinner moanto wake the nations under ground,Lookin’ for my God’s right handwhen the stars begin to fall.

You’ll hear the people shoutto wake the nations under ground,Lookin’ for my God’s right handwhen the stars begin to fall.

My Lord, what a moanin’,My Lord, what a moanin’,Oh, my Lord, what a moanin’,when the stars begin to fall.

Text & music: Traditional Spiritual, arr. Adolphus Hailstork (b. 1941)

¶ The People stand

n Hymn at the Offertory n Creator of the stars of night (stanzas 1, 5-6)

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The Holy Eucharist

The Lord be with you.

Lift up your hearts.

And al - so with you.

We lift them to the Lord.

Celebrant

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give our thanks and praise.

People

Celebrant

Celebrant

People

People

We praise you and we bless you, holy and gracious God, source of life abundant. From before time you made ready the creation. Your Spirit moved over the deep and brought all things into being: sun, moon, and stars; earth, winds, and waters; and every living thing. You made us in your image, and taught us to walk in your ways. But we rebelled against you, and wandered far away; and yet, as a mother cares for her children, you would not forget us. Time and again you called us to live in the fullness of your love.

And so this day we join with Saints and Angels in the chorus of praise that rings through eternity, lifting our voices to magnify you as we sing:

Ho - ly, ho - ly, ho - ly Lord, God of pow - er and might, hea - ven and

earth are full of your glo - ry. Ho - san - na in the high - est.

Bless-ed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Ho- san- na in the high - est.

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Glory and honor and praise to you, holy and living God. To deliver us from the power of sin and death and to reveal the riches of your grace, you looked with favor upon Mary,

your willing servant, that she might conceive and bear a son, Jesus the holy child of God. Living among us, Jesus loved us. He broke bread with outcasts and sinners, healed the sick, and proclaimed good news to the poor. He yearned to draw all the world to himself yet we were heedless of his call to walk in love. Then, the time came for him to complete upon the cross the sacrifice of his life, and to be glorified by you.

On the night before he died for us, Jesus was at table with his friends. He took bread, gave thanks to you, broke it, and gave it to them, and said: “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” As supper was ending, Jesus took the cup of wine. Again, he gave thanks to you, gave it to them, and said: “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins.Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Now gathered at your table, O God of all creation, and remembering Christ, crucified and risen, who was and is and is to come, we offer to you our gifts of bread and wine, and ourselves, a living sacrifice. Pour out your Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Body and Blood of Christ. Breathe your Spirit over the whole earth and make X us your new creation, the Body of Christ given for the world you have made. In the fullness of time bring us, with all your saints, from every tribe and language and people and nation, to feast at the banquet preparedfrom the foundation of the world.

Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you be honor, glory, and praise, for ever and ever.

A - MEN.

As 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. 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 yours, now and for ever. Amen.

¶ The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.

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¶ All who are drawn to God’s table through the waters of baptism are welcome to receive Holy Com-munion. When you come forward, the wafer will be placed in your palm. You may either consume the host immediately and then drink from the chalice, or hold the host and lightly dip it in the wine when it is offered. If you wish to receive a blessing instead of communion, cross your arms over your chest, and the priest will bless you. Gluten-free wafers are available.

¶ Facing the congregation, the Celebrant says an Invitation to Communion.

Music at the Communion

Al - le - lu - ia, al - le - lu - ia, al - le - lu - ia.

Al - le - lu - ia, al - le - lu - ia, al - le - lu - ia.

Christ our Pass - o - ver is sac - ri - ficed for us;

there - fore let us keep the feast.

Sive vigilem, sive dormiam,sive edeam aut bibam,semper videor mihi audire sonum tubaeet vocem angeli clamantis et dicentis:Surgite mortui, et venite ad iudicium.Vigilemus et oremus,quia nescimus diem neque horamquando Dominus veniet.

Whether I keep watch or sleep,whether I eat or drink,always I seem to hear the sound of the trumpetand the voice of an angel calling out and saying:Rise up, you dead, and come to the judgment.Let us watch and pray,for we do not know the day nor the hourwhen the Lord will come.

n Hymn at the Communion 53 n Once he came in blessing

Text: Latin motetMusic: William Mundy (c.1528-1591)

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¶ Following Communion, the People stand

¶ When sending forth Lay Eucharistic VisitorsIn the name of this congregation, I send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in the communion of Christ’s body and blood. We who are many are one body, because we all share one bread, one cup. Amen.

God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life and cup of salvation; you have united us with Christ and one another; and you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

May Almighty God, by whose providence our Savior Christ came among us in great humility, sanctify you with the light of his blessing and set you free from all sin. Amen.

May he whose second Coming in power and great glory we await, make you steadfast in faith, joyful in hope, and constant in love. Amen.

May you, who rejoice in the first Advent of our Redeemer, at his second Advent be rewarded with unending life. Amen. And the blessing of God Almighty, the X Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.

n Hymn at the Closing 57 n Lo! he comes, with clouds descending

¶ The Deacon dismisses the People. Thanks be to God.

Organ Voluntary Rhapsody on Helmsley Lloyd Webber (1914-1982)

1 Following the service, refreshments will be served in the undercroft. All are welcome.

1 We invite you to return at 6:00 this evening for the Advent Procession with Lessons & Carols.

Flower GuildPriscilla DunnMalcolm DunnPeg Roudebush Grace Jones

Altar GuildToni Grate Shirley WangMike BootesNancye Phillips

HospitalityKatie McGuireJim McGuireBill MyersConnie Sanders

AcolytesDianne Butler Dianne EbbsMichael Porada Maya WarrenJerry Stein Acolyte Master

VergersSarah-Theresa MurakamiJerry Lowe

Lay Eucharistic Ministers

Susan Anuforo Karen Moreland George Mutema David Thomson

UshersGeorge MarshallJim Borgo Trish Borgo Ed Burdell Chris Christensen Nancy Christensen Sarah Johnson

ReadersJulieta SimmsEd Burdell

IntercessorEric Soderlund

CelebrantThe Rev’d Canon Manoj M. Zacharia

PreacherThe Very Rev’d Gail E. Greenwell

ThuriferDebbi Rhodes

Sound & Light Technician

Ron Ketterer

The Cathedral Choir

Ministers in Today’s Service

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CopyrightsHoly God: Trisagion. Setting: from New Plainsong; David Hurd (b. 1950). © 1981, GIA Publications, Inc. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-707575. • Psalm 122 refrain. Setting: Peter R. Hallock. © 1996 Ionian Arts, Inc. Reprinted by permission. • Creator of the stars of night. Text: Latin, 9th cent.; ver. Hymnal 1940, alt. © 1940, 1985 Church Publish-ing, Inc. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-707575. Music: Conditor alme siderum, plainsong, Mode 4. • Lift up your hearts: Sursum corda. © 1985 by Church Publishing, Inc. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-707575. • Holy, holy, holy Lord: Sanctus. Setting: from New Plainsong; David Hurd (b. 1950). © 1981, GIA Publications, Inc. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-707575. • Fraction Anthem: Christ our Passover. Setting: from New Plainsong; David Hurd (b. 1950). © 1981, GIA Publications, Inc. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-707575. • Conclusion of Eucharistic Prayer and Amen. © 1985 by Church Publishing, Inc. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-707575.

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Sunday Services8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite I10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II6:00 p.m. – Shifrah Gathering (held at The Monastery in East Walnut Hills)6:00 p.m. – Evensong (most first Sundays of the month, October through May)

Weekday ServicesTuesday 4:30 p.m. – Evening PrayerWednesday and Friday: 12:10 p.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II with Healing

The Clergy and Program StaffThe Right Reverend Thomas E. Breidenthal, Bishop of Southern OhioThe Very Reverend Gail E. Greenwell, DeanThe Reverend Canon Manoj M. Zacharia, Sub-DeanThe Reverend Canon Sherilyn Pearce, Canon PastorThe Reverend Canon Robert Rhodes, Canon MissionerThe Reverend Marshall Wiseman, DeaconThe Reverend Anne L. Reed, DeaconThe Reverend Douglas Argue, DeaconThe Reverend Canon Scott A. Gunn, Honorary CanonThe Reverend Canon George A. Hill III, Honorary CanonThe Reverend Canon Jason Leo, Honorary CanonThe Reverend Canon William E. Scrivener, Honorary CanonThe Reverend Noel Julnes-Dehner, Priest AssociateThe Reverend Susan C. Lehman, Priest Associate Dr. Stephan Casurella, Canon Precentor & Director of Music Shiloh Roby, Associate Director of MusicChristopher Wheeler, Associate Musician for Children and YouthDan Carlson, Director of Youth MinistriesBeth Mendez, Director of Children’s Formation & Family MinistriesSarah Hartwig, Director of Communications

The VestryJane Page-Steiner, Senior Warden Elizabeth Brown, Junior WardenBob Beiring, John Grate, Michael Henrickson, Anne Jaroszewicz,Jack Jose, Eric Kearney, Julie Kline, Don Lane, Lisa Lemen, Kathy Mank, Mark Sackett, Karen Taylor, Rosemary Weghorst