Advent, Christmas and Epiphany 2009/2010 at St George's
| Who Are We? |
| Worship at St George's |
| Service Schedule |
| Upcoming Events |
| Music |
| Christian Education |
| Getting Involved |
| Outreach |
| YouthNet |
| History |
| Documents & Sermons |
| Contact Us |
| Site Map |
 |
Sunday November 29th, First Sunday in Advent
The Sunday School will be preparing for the visit of St Nicholas of Myra on December 6 with special crafts, singing and activities. Bring your children and their friends, or grandchildren, and neighbour's children for special crafts, singing and activities to celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas in Sunday School on November 29th, Advent 1, and December 6th, Advent 2.
Heart and Soul, is there a difference? A Question considered in the light of Advent Scriptures
Advent 1, 3, & 4, Evensong Meditations by Jan Connors
Our Lord Jesus Christ said: Hear O Israel, The Lord our God is one Lord and thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all they strength. This is the first and great commandment...."
So, what does it mean to love "with all thy heart" and "with all thy soul"? We'll attempt to discover together at 5:00 pm Sunday Evensongs during Advent.
Sunday December 7th, Second Sunday in Advent
10.30am St. Nicholas of Myra, patron saint of children and wonderworker will be visiting us after the service on the 6th of December with stories and treats. Bring your children and their friends, or grandchildren, and neighbour's children for special crafts, singing and activities to celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas in Sunday School on November 29th, Advent 1, and December 6th, Advent 2.
5pm: Advent Lessons and Carols St.George's Choir, under the direction of Paul Halley
Sunday December 6th at 5 PM is our service of Advent Lessons & Carols. This ancient service foretelling the coming of the Light into a world of darkness has become a central feature of the Advent preparations at St. George's.
As the choir assembles in candlelight, a hushed expectancy is broken by a single voice, singing from the Narthex, "I look from afar. And lo! I see the power of God coming." As the service unfolds, the coming of the Light of Christ, a highly charged symbol for Christians around the world, is dramatically shown in powerful liturgy.
The music and readings reflect the yearning of the generations who waited for the birth of the Messiah and our own need for awakening into the spiritual life. They also provide an affirmation that Christ has come, that He is present in the world today, and will come again.
Organ Voluntary: Sleepers Wake - J. S. Bach
Matin Responsory - Palestrina
Hymn: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Veni, Emmanuel)
Carol: Audivi Vocem de Coelo - Tallis
Carol: Rorate Coeli - Praetorius
Hymn: Hark! A Herald Voice (Merton)
Carol: A Spotless Rose - Howells
Carol: Surge Illuminare, Jerusalem - Byrd
Hymn: Creator of the Starry Height (Conditor Alme)
A Hymn of St. Columba - Britten
Gabriel's Message - arr. Brown
Hymn: Come Thou, Redeemer (Puer Nobis)
And I Saw A New Heaven - Bainton
Vesper Responsory - Palestrina
Hymn: Lo! He Comes (Helmsley)
Organ Voluntary: Nun komm der Heiden Heiland - J. S. Bach
Tuesday December 8th, Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
5.45pm Said Holy Communion
Sunday December 13th, Third Sunday in Advent
5pm Evensong with Meditation Heart and Soul, is there a difference? A Question considered in the light of Advent Scriptures by Jan Connors.
Wednesday December 16th O Sapientia, Ember Day
10.00am Said Holy Communion [signed for the Deaf]
Thursday December 17th - St George's Christmas Garland
Each year we make real garland - 150 feet of it - to hang in the church. This year, garland-making will take place on Thursday evening, December 17th beginning at 6pm. Many hands are needed for a variety of tasks - please bring gloves and pruners if you have them. Tasks to be done are: bring boughs into the Hall sort and trim boughs begin assembling garland lengths assembling and hanging garland in Church clean up of Hall and Church. Refreshments will be served. For information or to confirm attendance, contact Ed Trevors or the Rector.
Friday December 18th, Ember Day
5.45pm Said Holy Communion
Saturday December 19th, Ember Day
7.45am Said Holy Communion
9.00am - 2.00pm Christmas Outreach for Families, wrapping and delivery day.
Sunday December 20th, Fourth Sunday in Advent
5pm Evensong with Meditation Heart and Soul, is there a difference? A Question considered in the light of Advent Scriptures by Jan Connors.
Thursday December 24, Christmas Eve
4pm Children & Families' Nativity Play
10.30pm Music for Brass ensemble, with organ
Curtis Dietz, 1st trumpet; Richard Simoneau, 2nd trumpet; Mary Lee, French Horn; Sophie Brownell, trombone; Jack Brownell, tuba; Paul Halley, organ.
Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light (from the Christmas Oratorio) - J. S. Bach
Canzon Septimi Toni No. 2 - G. Gabrieli
In Dulci Jubilo - J. S. Bach (BWV 729)
In Dulci Jubilo - M. Praetorius
In Dulci Jubilo - M. Dupré
Huron Carol - anon.
Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her - J. S. Bach (BWV 701)
Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her - J. S. Bach (BWV 700)
Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her - J. S. Bach (BWV 738)
Pastorale - D. Zipoli
Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen - M. Praetorius
Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen - J. Brahms
11.00pm Choral Communion (with incense)
Setting: Missa O Magnum Mysterium - Victoria; The setting of the Gloria In Excelsis is from The Communion Service in E by Harold Darke (1888-1976) in a special arrangement for this service, for brass, organ & choir, by Paul Halley
Offertory Anthem: Hodie Christus Natus Est - Giovanni Gabrieli (c.1554-1612)
Communion Motets: All My Heart This Night Rejoices - Johann George Ebeling (c.1637-76); There Is No Rose - John Joubert (b. 1952); The Little Road To Bethlehem - Michael Head (1900-76)
Hymns: O Come, All Ye Faithful; Of the Father's Heart Begotten; While Shepherds Watched; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Silent Night; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Postlude: In Dulci Jubilo - Samuel Scheidt (1587-1654); The St George's Brass Ensemble
Friday December 25th, Christmas Day
10.00am Morning Prayer (said)
10.30am Choral Communion (with incense)
Setting: Mass Brevis - Thomas Tallis (c.1505-85)
Hymns: O come, all ye faithful (vv.1-5) (Adeste Fideles); Of the Father's love (vv. 1-4) (Divinum Mysterium); See amid the winter's snow (See Amid The Winter's Snow); In the bleak mid-winter (Cranham); Good Christian Men, Rejoice (In Dulci Jubilo)
Communion Motet: O Magnum Mysterium - Tomās Luis de Victoria (c.1548-1611)
Voluntary: In Dulci Jubilo - J. S. Bach (BWV 729)
Saturday December 26, St Stephen's Day
9.45am Morning Prayer (said)
10.00am Holy Communion (said)
Sunday December 27th, St John the Evangelist & The First Sunday after Christmas
8.00am Holy Communion (said)
10.00am Morning Prayer (said)
10.30am Choral Communion
5.00pm Choral Evensong
Music by Andreas, Victoria and Bach
This evening service on the 3rd day of Christmas will be followed by the annual Christmas Party in the Parish Hall with carol singing, mulled wine, seasonal goodies and the odd French hen.
Monday December 28th, The Holy Innocents
9.45am Morning Prayer (said)
10.00am Holy Communion (said)
Friday January 1, Feast of the Circumcision & Octave of Christmas
9.45am Morning Prayer
10.00am Holy Communion, said
Sunday January 3: Christmas II
8:00am Holy Communion (said)
10.00am Morning Prayer
10:30am Choral Communion
5:00pm A Candlelight Service of Nine Lessons & Carols
Music by Sweelinck, Byrd, Howells and others.
This service on the tenth day of Christmas will be followed by a Champagne Reception in the Parish Hall hosted by the Choir.
Tuesday January 6: Epiphany
7.30pm Choral Communion
The climax of the Advent/Christmas Season and the Twelve Days of Christmas. Music by Palestrina, Cornelius and Warlock.
Guest Preacher will be The Rev'd Dr. Paul Friesen, Rector of St. Paul's, Halifax. Trinity House will be hosting an Epiphany party following this service.