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The Fourth Sunday of AdventSunday, December 22, 2019

11 a.m. Holy Eucharist

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• Join us for coffee and conversation across the plaza in the Chapter House Library after the 8:30 a.m. service or in the Chapter House Dining Room after the 11 a.m. service.

Welcome to Grace CathedralWelcome to this sacred place where we are reimagining church with courage, joy and wonder.

Every year we choose a theme to help us explore new ideas and to listen for God’s calling. In 2019 our theme is the Year of the Body. Our body is the way we meet the world and the world meets us. Although we share much that is in common, our bodies are each unique and particular, and every body is worthy of respect. We believe that God participated in the world through a body.

So we will be examining how we care for bodies, how we treat different kinds of bodies and how we are part of the earth’s body. This year we will dance together, eat together and study

what it means for Christians to understand the church as the Body of Christ.

We invite you to be part of this body, this joyful community, even if your visit is short. How is God inviting you to be more truly alive today? What are our bodies saying to us?

May God bless you in this holy place!

– The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean of Grace Cathedral

Welcome to Grace Cathedral

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Christmas Eve, December 2411 a.m. The Bishop’s Christmas PageantBishop Marc, children in costume and animals re-enact the Christmas story. Children are invited to arrive between 10 and 10:30 a.m. to get into costume.

4 p.m. Christmas Lessons & Carols Choral music, Scripture readings and hymns with the Choir of Men and Boys. This service fills to capacity — plan to arrive early!

7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Choral Eucharist Holy Eucharist sung by the Cathedral Camerata. The Right Rev. Marc Handley Andrus, Bishop, preaching.

11 p.m. Christmas Eve Choral Eucharist A festive Choral Eucharist with the Choir of Men and Boys and orchestra. The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean, preaching. Music begins at 10:30 p.m. This service fills to capacity — plan to arrive early!

Christmas Day, December 25Christmas Day, December 2511 a.m. Christmas Day Choral Eucharist Sung by the Men of the Choir.

about today’s readingsIsaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25

Reading texts can be found at the end of the service leaflet

Prophecy, signs, dreams and visions seem foreign to the decision-making matrixes that dominate our culture. They may seem foreign to your personal experience. But the scriptures credit these thin spaces with the in-breaking of the presence of God.

This prophet Isaiah gives unheeded advice to the embattled King Ahaz of Judah: Don’t hesitate to ask God to disrupt your safe logic. But even if you can’t ask for the sign, God will give it. In the end, Ahaz falters, but can we trust? Can we follow? Trust in God’s “illogic” isn’t entirely blind — it stems from disciplined attention to the words and patterns of God’s action in history, training our hearts to recognize God’s sign and speech in our own day.

In today’s gospel, Joseph planned to gently back away from Mary, who by any logic, must have betrayed him. Joseph was going to do the “right” thing by any measure. But God acts through seeming illegitimacy. God’s Spirit disturbs our custom, comfort and sometimes, our morals. Joseph possessed the wisdom to recognize God’s Spirit in his dream, and the courage to break with social norms and follow the Holy into unchartered territory.

God in Christ is coming, into our lives and into our world. As we anticipate this coming, can we hear deeply God’s call to us (in Paul’s parlance, “obedience,”) and trust the foreign illogic of God? Are we bold enough to pray for the Kingdom that also disrupts and disturbs?

– The Rev. Anna E. Rossi, Succentor

The Holy EucharistThe Fourth Sunday of Advent • 22 December 2019 • 11 am

Ask an usher about child care and Sunday school, hearing assistance devices, or large-print leaflets. Restrooms are located on the lower level corridor. Please silence any audible electronics

and refrain from taking video or photos during the service.

Voluntary Preludes on Greensleeves Searle Wright, Richard Purvis

The Gathering The people stand as the procession enters.

Introit Mode 1

Choir Skies, let the Just One come forth like the dew, let him descend from the clouds like the rain. The earth will open up and give birth to our Savior. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims the work of his hands. –Isaiah 45:8; Psalm 18

Hymn 74 Sung by all, standing. Valet will ich dir geben

text: Frederico J. Pagura (b. 1923); tr. F. Pratt Green (b. 1903), alt.; music: melody Melchior Teschner (1584-1635) alt.; harm. and

desc. Ronald Arnatt (b. 1930)

Opening Acclamation

Presider Blessed are you, holy and living One. People You come to your people and set them free. Kyrie Eleison Sung in Greek.Latin. Hans Leo Hassler

Missa secunda

Choir Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.

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Collect of the Day

Presider May God be with you. People And also with you. Let us pray.

Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Word of God Readings can be found at the end of this service leaflet.

The First Reading The people sit. Isaiah 7: 10–16

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 The people remain seated. Mode 4

Choir, then all repeat Re - store us, O God of hosts. Choir Hear, O Shepherd of Israel, leading Joseph like a flock; *

shine forth, you that are enthroned upon the cherubim. In the presence of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, *

stir up your strength and come to help us. Restore us, O God of hosts; *

show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved. O Lord God of hosts, *

how long will you be angered despite the prayers of your people? You have fed them with the bread of tears; *

you have given them bowls of tears to drink. Restore us, O God of hosts. You have made us the derision of our neighbors, *

and our enemies laugh us to scorn. Restore us, O God of hosts; *

show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved. Let your hand be upon the one at your right hand, *

and the one you have made so strong for yourself. And so will we never turn away from you; *

give us life, that we may call upon your name. Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; *

show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved. All Restore us, O God of hosts.

The Second Reading Romans 1: 1–7

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

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Hymn 265 Sung by all, standing. Gabriel's Message

text: Basque carol; para. Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924); music: Basque carol; harm. Edgar Pettman (1865-1943)

The Holy Gospel The choir sings through the three alleluias once, then all repeat. Matthew 1: 18–25

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The Nicene Creed The people stand. All 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

After each petition Come, Lord Jesus. The presider adds a concluding collect

The Confession of Sin The people may kneel.

The Peace

Presider The peace of Christ be always with you. All And also with you. All may greet each other in the name of Christ.

Welcome and Announcements The peple sit.

The Holy CommunionOffertory Sentence

An offering will be received for the ministries of Grace Cathedral. Thank you for your generosity.

Anthem Sung in German. Heinrich Schütz

(Martin Luther’s translation of the Magnificat; see BCP p. 91 for English text.)

The people stand as representatives of the congregation bring the people’s offerings of bread, wine, and money to be placed on the Altar.

Let us confess our sins to God.All God 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 presider pronounces God’s absolution.

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The Breaking of the Bread The Bread is broken. Silence follows. Tone 2

Choir, then all repeat Al Choir Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;

People All repeat the three Alleluias.

Invitation to Communion

The Presider invites the people to come forward for Communion. All who seek God and are drawn to Christ are welcome at God’s table.

Gluten-free Communion wafers are available at the north altar rail; please ask the Communion minister. It is our custom to consume the Bread and sip the Wine directly from the cup. You are invited to guide the cup with your hands. If you choose not to receive either the Bread or the

Wine, simply cross your arms over your chest and respond “Amen” when it is presented.

Ministers are available for shared prayer for healing in the AIDS Interfaith Chapel at the rear of the cathedral.

Agnus Dei Sung in Latin. Hassler

Choir Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace.

Motet . Traditional, arr. David Willcocks

Choir Joseph was an old man and an old man was he, When he wedded Mary, in the land of Galilee. Joseph and Mary walked through an orchard good, Where was cherries and berries, so red as any blood. O then bespoke Mary, so meek and oh, so mild: ‘Pluck me one cherry, Joseph, for I am with child.’ O then bespoke Joseph, with words most unkind: ‘Let him pluck thee a cherry that brought thee with child.’ O then bespoke the baby, within his mother’s womb: ‘Bow down then the tallest tree, for my mother to have some.’ Then bowed down the highest tree unto his mother’s hand; Then she cried, ‘See, Joseph, I have cherries at command.’ O then bespoke Joseph: ‘I have done Mary wrong; But cheer up,

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Postcommunion Prayer After all have received Communion, the people stand.

Presider Let us pray. All Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us

with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

The Sending ForthHymn 57 Sung by all, standing. Helmsley

text: Charles Wesley (1707-1788); music: melody Thomas Augustine Arne (1710-1778);

harm. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958), alt.

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The Blessing and Dismissal The presider pronounces God’s blessing.

All respond Amen. Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. All Thanks be to God. Voluntary Meine Seele erhebt den Herren, BWV 733 Johann Sebastian Bach

The ReadingsIsaiah 7: 10–16

Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, saying, Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheol

or high as heaven. But Ahaz said, I will not ask, and I will not put the Lord to the test. Then Isaiah said: “Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary mortals, that you weary my God also? Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel. He shall eat curds and honey by the time he knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good. For before the child knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good, the land before whose two kings you are in dread will be deserted.

Romans 1: 1–7

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which

he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, the gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be Son of God with power according to the spirit of holiness by resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the

obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for the sake of his name, including yourselves who are called to belong to Jesus Christ, To all God’s beloved in Rome, who are called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Matthew 1: 18–25

Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been

engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: “Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.” When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife, but had no marital relations with her until she had borne a son; and he named him Jesus.

❖ ❖ ❖Serving the assembly: Presider The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean Homilist The Rev. Canon Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Vice Dean and Canon for Social Justice Deacon The Rev. Kenneth W. Parris, Assisting Clergy Lay Assistant Dorothy Tsuruta Lectors Catherine Stevens Eddie Milla

Musicians The Cathedral Camerata Gabriel Fanelli, Director Canon Benjamin Bachmann, The Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music Christopher Keady, Assistant Director of Music John Poynter, Volunteer Carillonneur

COPYRIGHTS ‘Blest be the King whose coming’ (Hymn EH1982-074): words: ©1974, Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission; music: ©1984, Ronald Arnatt; ‘The Angel Gabriel from heaven came’ (Hymn EH1982-265): ; music: Copyright ©1961, B. Feldman & Co. Ltd., trading as H. Freedman & Co. Reproduced by permission of EMI Music Publishing Ltd.. 138-140 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H OLD, England; ‘The Lord be with you’ (Hymn EH1982-s120): ; music: setting copyrighted by the Church Pension Fund; ‘Holy, holy, holy Lord’ (Hymn zMisc-026): music: by Jeffrey Smith; ©1990 Morning Star Music Publishers; ‘Amen’ (Hymn EH1982-s118): ; music: setting copyrighted by the Church Pension Fund; ‘Our Father in heaven’ (Hymn EH1982-s148): ; music: © 1971 by Mason Martens; ‘Lo! He comes with clouds’ (Hymn EH1982-057): (public domain); Hymns and Service Music reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-709351, All Rights Reserved; Used with permission; Readings taken from The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible © 1989 by The Division of Christian Education of The National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., used by permission.

‘tis the seasonLast Christmas Concert of The Year

Join us at 3 p.m. for A Cathedral Christmas to get your last bit of Christmas music sung by our Choir of Men and Boys. Thank you to all who have attended our concerts and we look forward to welcoming you at our Christmas services.

The Vine Holiday Schedule The Vine on December 25 and January 1. Join us for the first service of 2020 on January 8.

World Tree of Hope On view through January 10 • Cathedral Come see the bright lights and origami workmanship in this festive tree of hope.

music, arts, ideasKing and Faith Forum

Sunday, January 19 • 4:15 p.m. • Gresham Hall Dr. Clayborne Carson moderates a panel discussion on the MLK2020 theme of The Time for Justice, in

partnership with the NorcalMLK Foundation. At 3 p.m., join an interfaith service celebrating King in the Quire.

Mixed Company at Grace Cathedral Tuesday, January 7 • 8 p.m. • Cathedral Yale University’s eclectic a cappella singing group performs a diverse repertoire from pop and rock to jazz and R&B.

LINES Ballet Training and BFA Programs Showcase Saturday, January 25 • 7:30 p.m. • Quire A showcase performance by students in the LINES Ballet Training and BFA Programs, as part of our Artist in Residence programming with internationally-known choreographer Alonzo King.

San Francisco Movement Arts Festival Friday, January 24 • 6 p.m. • Cathedral Watch performances by over 100 local artists all over the cathedral in this winter festival. Tickets at sfmaf.org.

Organ Recital with Robert McCormick Sunday, January 26 • 4 p.m. • Quire The organist and choirmaster of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in concert.

Alonzo King LINES Ballet World Premiere Friday, February 7 • 7:30 p.m. • Cathedral Grace Cathedral’s 2019 Artist in Residence and internationally-celebrated choreographer Alonzo King, brings his residency to a stunning finish with this new work performed by his company, LINES Ballet. Tickets at eventbrite.com.

stewardship 2020

Stewardship is a cherished practice in the Episcopal Church that helps us connect our lives to the core mission of Grace Cathedral and is a way

of giving thanks for the blessings we receive and share with others in service.

You can pledge using the card available in the pews or at gracecathedral.org/pledge. Thank you for being part of this cherished tradition. You make spectacular things possible at Grace.

We are well over halfway to our ambitious goal of raising $1.1 million from 500 families. Stewardship season is our time to shine brightly and show our care and gratitude for our warm-hearted community. Help us become 100% GRACE!

carnivale 2020

Save The Date! February 25, 2020 Attend our Carnivale gala dinner or The Late Night Revelry, our glittering new after party. Your support makes cathedral life vibrant and possible! For tickets and sponsorship, go to gracecathedral.org/carnivale.

congregational lifeAdvent Sale

Today • 12:30 p.m. • Gresham Hall Purchase handmade gifts and edible delights to raise funds for Congregation Retreat scholarships. Contribute baked goods or help at

the sale at gracecathedral.org/advent-sale.

Candlelight Labyrinth Walk Friday, January 10 • 6 p.m. • Labyrinths Walk the labyrinth by candlelight and music and pray for peace in our hearts and the world.

serving our communityFill-a-Need Sundays, December 22 - 29 • All services • Cathedral Donate new socks and toiletries for those experiencing homelessness. Collection baskets are located by the welcome table on Sundays and at the cathedral office during the week.

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cathedral worshipSundayNursery 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Eucharist 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Choral Eucharist 11 a.m. Choral Evensong 3 p.m.

Evening Eucharist 6 p.m.

Monday - FridayMorning Prayer 9 a.m.

Holy Eucharist 12:10 p.m.

Evening Prayer 5:15 p.m.

TuesdayYoga 6:15 p.m.

Wednesday The Vine 6:30 p.m.

Contemporary Worship

Thursday Morning Eucharist 7:30 a.m.

Morning Prayer 9 a.m.

Holy Eucharist 12:10 p.m.

Choral Evensong 5:15 p.m.

SaturdayMorning Prayer 9 a.m.

Evening Prayer 3 p.m.

when we’re openCathedral: Open daily 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Thursday open 7 a.m.). Columbarium: Sunday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Docents generally available: Monday - Friday 1 – 3 p.m. • Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sunday after the 11 a.m. service (meet at the front).

Listen to sermons and podcasts online Listen to the 11 a.m. Sunday Eucharist sermon, The Forum series and our new podcast, Above the Fog, at gracecathedral.org/podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

Prayer RequestsTo request prayers of thanksgiving or intercession, email prayer@gracecathedral.org. Every day, our prayer team tends to the concerns of the community and remembers those who have died.

Cathedral Clergy and Program Staff The Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus, Bishop, Diocese of California • bishopmarc@diocal.org • (415) 673-0606 The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean • dean@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6321 The Rev. Canon Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Vice Dean, Canon for Social Justice • ellenc@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6319 The Rev. Heather Erickson, Director of Senior Ministry and Outreach • heathere@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6364 The Rev. Mary Carter Greene, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry • maryg@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6369 The Rev. Canon Jude Harmon, Canon for Innovative Ministries • judeh@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6314 The Rev. Anna E. Rossi, Succentor • annar@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6396 The Rev. Kristin Saylor, Director of Formation • kristins@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6318 Canon Benjamin Bachmann, The Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music • benb@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6334 Canon Jeffrey Hookom, Canon Precentor • jeffreyh@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6393 The Very Rev. Dr. Alan Jones, Dean Emeritus

Regarding the Cathedral Congregation • congregation@gracecathedral.org General Information • (415) 749-6300 • info@gracecathedral.org • gracecathedral.org 1100 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

CHRISTMAS SERVICES

Christmas Eve, December 2411 a.m. The Bishop’s Christmas PageantBishop Marc, children in costume and animals re-enact the Christmas story. Children are invited to arrive between 10 and 10:30 a.m. to get into costume.

4 p.m. Christmas Lessons & Carols Choral music, Scripture readings and hymns with the Choir of Men and Boys. This service fills to capacity — plan to arrive early!

7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Choral Eucharist Holy Eucharist sung by the Cathedral Camerata. The Right Rev. Marc Handley Andrus, Bishop, preaching.

gracecathedral.org/advent-christmas

11 p.m. Christmas Eve Choral Eucharist A festive Choral Eucharist with the Choir of Men and Boys and orchestra. The Very Rev. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean, preaching. Music begins at 10:30 p.m. This service fills to capacity — plan to arrive early!

Christmas Day, December 25Christmas Day, December 2511 a.m. Christmas Day Choral Eucharist Sung by the Men of the Choir.

Services are free and open to all.