The Holy Eucharist
Christmas Eve
Saturday, December 24, 2016
11 p.m.
welcome
to
grace
It’s Christmas.
from the bishop
One thing about the Episcopal Church that thousands upon thousands of non-Episcopalians
have directly experienced is Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. We go all-out for Midnight Mass
—sublime music, candles, processions, and the giddy experience of being in church for a long
stretch and then walking out into the wee hours of Christmas Day.
We Episcopalians pour so much into this service because we really love the God-made-human
part of the whole sweep of Christian believing. That this peasant child contained the fullness
of Divine Being is thrilling, and affects how we see everything that unrolls from that tiny life’s
beginning.
Because of our love for the Incarnation of God, we love all that God made, all the world. This
is why you’ll find Episcopalians hard at work and in the thick of every application to human need and every aspect of
care of the Earth there is. We are glad you are joining us for Christmas, and for all that Christmas opens to us in this
beautiful creation.
— The Right Reverend Marc Handley Andrus, Bishop of California
from the dean
worshipping with us
Welcome to Grace Cathedral. Entering this cathedral,
we become more aware of the intimate presence
which abides everywhere in the world, the spirit of
creativity, compassion, healing and holiness. This
place grounds us in this beautiful mystery just as it
inspires us with hope that we can make this life better
than it has been in the past.
Thank you for being part of Grace Cathedral this
Christmas. What we celebrate here is at the heart of
the Christian faith, namely, Incarnation - our belief
that, in the babe of Bethlehem, God has become
flesh and dwelt among us.
The altar in the Chapel of the Nativity was installed in
1936. In the mural above it a shepherd who is playing
the flute pauses when he hears the choir of angels. I
pray that we also will have the chance to pause and
hear the voice of God during this holy season. I pray
that as we celebrate the vulnerability of God in Jesus
we will experience a rebirth of joy and wonder in the
face of his simple teaching—that all people without
exception are God’s beloved children.
Some of our services today include Holy Communion;
the same divine gift, revealed so tenderly in the
manger, is made present for us now in bread and
wine. Everyone is welcome to receive Communion.
Ushers will help guide you to Communion ministers.
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.
We wish you all the blessings of a joyful Christmas.
— Jeffrey Hookom, Precentor
— The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean of
Grace Cathedral
Prel u d e M u s ic
T E   N   L J C • S  D 
Prelude music begins at 10:30 p.m. The Holy Eucharist begins at 11 p.m.
All who seek God and are drawn to Christ are welcome at God’s table. Hearing assistance devices are available from
the ushers. Restrooms are located on the lower level.Ask an usher about wheelchair seating or large-print leaflets.
As you prepare for worship, please be sensitive to the needs of those around you who may wish to pray
quietly. Please refrain from unnecessary conversation, silence any audible electronic devices, and do
not use photographic, video, or audio recording equipment before or during worship services.
S D C
Choir
Now the Holly bears a berry as white as the milk,
And Mary bore Jesus, who was wrapped up in silk.
And Mary bore Jesus Christ our Savior for to be,
And the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly.
John Rutter
Now the Holly bears a berry as green as the grass,
And Mary bore Jesus, who died on the cross:
And Mary bore Jesus Christ our Savior for to be,
And the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly.
Now the Holly bears a berry as black as the coal,
And Mary bore Jesus, who died for us all:
And Mary bore Jesus Christ our Savior for to be,
And the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly.
Now the Holly bears a berry, as blood it is red,
Then trust we our savior, who rose from the dead.
And Mary bore Jesus Christ our Savior for to be,
And the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly.
I D J
Choir
– Cornish traditional carol
Robert Lucas Pearsall
In dulci jubilo
(In quiet joy)
Let us our homage shew;
Our heart’s joy reclineth,
In præsepio
(In a manger)
And like a bright star shineth
Matris in gremio
(In the mother’s lap)
Alpha es et O (Thou art Alpha and Omega)
O Jesu parvule!
(O tiny Jesus)
I yearn for thee always!
Hear me, I beseech thee,
O Puer optime!
(O best of boys)
My prayer let it reach thee,
O Princeps gloriæ!
(Prince of glory)
Trahe me post te!
(Draw me unto thee)
O Patris caritas
(O father’s caring)
O Nati lenitas! (O newborn’s mildness)
Deeply were we stained
Per nostra crimina
(By our crimes)
But thou hast for us gained
Cœlorum gaudia
(Heavenly joy)
O that we were there!
Ubi sunt gaudia
(Where be joys)
If that they be not there?
There are angels singing
Nova cantica
(New songs)
And there the bells are ringing
In Regis curia
(At the king’s court)
Oh that we were there!
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F  C C
Choir
This is the truth sent from above,
The truth of God, the God of love:
Therefore don’t turn me from your door,
But hearken all, both rich and poor.
Ralph Vaughan Williams
The first thing which I will relate
Is that God did man create,
The next thing which to you I’ll tell,
Woman was made with man to dwell.
Then, after this, ‘twas God’s own choice
To place them both in Paradise,
There to remain from evil free,
Except they ate of such a tree.
And they did eat, which was a sin,
And thus their ruin did begin,
Ruined themselves, both you and me,
And all of their posterity.
Thus we were heirs to endless woes,
Till God the Lord did interpose,
And so a promise soon did run,
That he would redeem us by his Son.
Come all you worthy gentlemen that may be standing by,
Christ our blessed Savior was born on Christmas day
The blessed Virgin Mary unto the Lord did pray –
O we wish you the comfort and tidings of joy!
Christ our Blessed Savior now in the manger lay –
He’s lying in the manger, while oxen feed on hay.
The blessed Virgin Mary unto the Lord did pray –
O we wish you the comfort and tidings of joy!
On Christmas night all Christians sing
To hear the news the angels bring:
News of great joy, news of great mirth,
News of our merciful King’s birth.
When sin departs before thy grace,
Then life and health come in its place.
Angels and men with joy may sing,
All for to see the newborn King.
God bless the ruler of this house and long may he reign,
From out of darkness we have light, which makes the angels sing this night,
Many happy Christmases he live to see again!
From out of darkness we have light, which makes the angels sing this night,
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God bless our generation, who live both far and near
“Glory to God and peace to men;
and we wish them a happy New Year.
Both now and evermore. Amen.”
H C N E
Choir
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
Hodie Christus natus est
Hodie Salvator apparuit.
Hodie in terra canunt angeli,
Lætantur archangeli.
Hodie exsultant justi, dicentes:
Gloria in excelsis Deo, alleluia.
Today Christ is born.
Today the Savior appeared.
Today on earth the Angels sing,
Archangels rejoice.
Today the righteous exult, saying:
Glory to God in the highest, alleluia.
Th e H o ly E u ch a ri s t
T E   N   L J C • S  D  •  
The people stand as the procession enters.
I
Sung in Latin.
Choir
Today Christ is born; today the Savior has appeared; today on earth angels are
singing, archangels rejoicing: today the righteous exult, saying: Glory to God
in the highest, alleluia.
S   C
Dean
People
Plainsong
The procession stops before the crèche.
The glory of the Lord has been revealed;
and all flesh shall see the salvation of our God.
Let us pray. O God the Son, highest and holiest, who humbled yourself
to share our birth and our death: bring us with the shepherds and Magi to
kneel before your holy cradle, that we may come to sing with your angels our
glorious praises in heaven; where with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live
and reign, God, world without end. Amen.
H 
Sung by all.
All
2
3
4
5
6
Adeste Fideles
O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;
come and behold him, born the King of angels;
O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.
God from God, Light from Light eternal,
lo! he abhors not the Virgin’s womb;
only-begotten Son of the Father; O come, let us adore him...
Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,
sing, all ye citizens of heaven above;
glory to God, glory in the highest; O come, let us adore him...
See how the shepherds, summoned to his cradle,
leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze;
we too will thither bend our joyful footsteps; O come, let us adore him...
Child, for us sinners poor and in the manger,
we would embrace thee with love and awe;
who would not love thee, loving us so dearly? O come, let us adore him...
Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning;
Jesus, to thee be glory giv’n;
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; O come, let us adore him...
text: John Francis Wade (1711-1786); tr. Frederick Oakeley (1802-1880) and others; music: present
form of melody att. John Francis Wade (1711-1786); harm. The English Hymnal, 1906
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O A
Dean Blessed be the one, holy, and living God.
People Glory to God for ever and ever.
The dean prays the Home Prayer.
All
Amen.
G  
George Malcolm
Missa Ad Præsepe
Choir
Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. Lord
God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you
thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on
us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you
alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
Sung in Latin.
!An ancient hymn inspired by the angels’ song over Bethlehem.
T C   D
Dean May God be with you
People And also with you.
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.
T F L
After the reading
P : –, –
Th e Wo rd of G o d
The people sit.
The people remain seated.
Choir, then all repeat
Choir
All
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All
Isaiah 9:"2–7
Thanks be to God.
Sing to the L a new song;
sing to the L, all the whole earth.
Sing to the L and bless the L’s Name;
proclaim the good news of salvation from day to day.
Declare the glory of the L among the nations
and the wonders of the L among all peoples.
For great is the L and greatly to be praised;
more to be feared than all gods.
O sing unto the Lord a new song.
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.
Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy
before the L who is coming,
who is coming to judge the earth.
The L will judge the world with righteousness
and the peoples with truth.
O sing unto the Lord a new song.
chant: Charles Hanforth
T S L
After the reading
H 
Titus 2:"11–14
Thanks be to God.
Sung by all, standing.
All
Upper voices
Lower voices
All
Antioch
Joy to the world! the Lord is come:
let earth receive her King;
let every heart prepare him room,
and heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing.
and heaven 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, repeat the sounding joy
repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
No more let sins and sorrows grow,
nor thorns infest the ground;
he comes to make
his blessings flow
far as the curse is found, far as the curse is found
far as, far 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, and wonders of his love
and wonders, wonders of his love.
text: Isaac Watts (1674-1748), alt.; music: George Frideric Handel (1685-1759); adapt. and arr. Lowell Mason (1792-1872)
T H G
The Gospel procession moves to the Chi Rho.
Luke 2:"1–20
The Great Doors are opened that the Gospel may be proclaimed to the world.
The choir alone sings the first Alleluia; then the people join the singing.
& b œ œ˙œ œœ œ ˙ œ œ˙œ œœ œ ˙ œ œœœ˙œ œ˙ ˙
& b Al œ - leœ - lu ––- ia, Al - le - luœ - ˙ia, Al - le - lu - ia.
Choir
&
Christ our
passover
is sacrificed
for us.
Behold,
I bring
you tidings
of great joy!
b ––
People
œ œ œ œ
Therefore
let us
to
you
is born a
Sav - ior
All repeat the three Alleluias.
Before the reading
All
After the reading
œ
˙
keep the feast.
Christ the Lord.
The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Luke.
Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Praise to you, Lord Christ.
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A
The Gospel procession retires.
Choir
Masters in this Hall, hear ye news today brought from over sea and ever I you
pray: Nowell!... Nowell sing we clear! Holpen are all folk on earth, born is God’s son
so dear: Nowell!... Nowell sing we loud! God today hath poor folk raised and cast
a-down the proud.
Going o’er the hills, through the milk-white snow, heard I ewe’s bleat while
the wind did blow: Shepherds many an one sat among the sheep no man
spake more word than they had been asleep. Quoth I “Fellows mine, Why this
guise sit ye? Making but dull cheer, shepherds though ye be?” Quoth those
fellows then, “To Bethlem town we go, To see a mighty lord lie in a manger
low.” Then to Bethlem town we went two by two, and in a sorry place heard
the oxen low: There in did we see a sweet and goodly may and a fair old man,
upon the straw she lay: And a little child on her arm had she, “Wot ye who
this is?” Said the hinds to me: This is Christ the Lord, Masters be ye glad!
Christmas is come in, and no folk should be sad.
– Old French Carol, arr. Frederick Candlyn
T H
The people sit.
T N C
Dean
All
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The Right Rev. Marc Handley Andrus
Bishop of California
The people stand.
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.
T P   P
A deacon leads the prayers.
After each petition God, grant us peace.
The dean concludes with a collect.
All
T P
Dean
All
W
Amen.
The peace of Christ be always with you.
And also with you.!All may greet each other in the name of Christ.
The people sit.
O S
Th e H o ly Co m m u n io n
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A
Leo Sowerby
Choir
Here twixt ass and oxen mild, Sleep my little child.
Angels from on high hover in the sky, Keeping watch over the incarnate God of love.
Here in the crib, secure from harms, Sleep in your mother’s arms. Angels...
Here betwixt rose and lily white, Sleep, my son tonight. Angels...
On this fair night of holy joy, Sleep, my little boy. Angels...
– Charles Winfred Douglas "
A
Richard Dirksen
Choir
All this night shrill Chanticleer,
Day’s proclaiming trumpeter,
Claps his wings and loudly cries,
Mortals, Mortals, wake and rise!
See a wonder Heaven is under;
From the earth is risen a Sun,
Shines all night tho’ day is done.
Wake, O earth, wake everything,
Wake and hear the joy I bring;
Wake and joy; for all this night
Heaven and every twinkling light,
All amazing still stand gazing
Angels, Powers, and all that be,
Wake, and joy this Sun to see.
Hail, O Sun, O blessed Light,
Sent into the world by night!
Let thy rays and heavenly powers
Shine in these dark souls of ours;
For most duly Thou are truly
God and Man we do confess:
Hail, O Sun of Righteousness!
text: 15th century
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Representatives of the congregation bring the people’s offerings
of bread, wine, and money to be placed on the Altar.
H 
Sung by all, standing.
All
2
3
4
God Rest You Merry
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 power when we were gone astray.
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy;
O tidings of comfort and joy!
From God our heavenly Father a blessèd 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...
“Fear not, then,” said the angel, “Let nothing you affright;
this day is born a Savior of a pure virgin bright,
to free all those who trust in him from Satan’s power and might.”
O tidings of comfort and joy...
Now to the Lord sing praises, all you within this place,
and with true love and charity, each other now embrace;
this holy tide of Christmas doth bring redeeming grace.
O tidings of comfort and joy...
text: London carol, 18th cent.; music: melody from Little Book of Christmas
Carols, ca. 1850; harm. Charles Winfred Douglas (1867-1944)
T G T
Dean
People
Dean, continuing
S
Sung in Latin.
Choir
Dean, concluding
All
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...who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your name:
Malcolm
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.
...all honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and for ever.
T L’ P
Dean
As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,
T B   B
The Bread is broken. Silence follows.
& b œ œ˙œ œœ œ ˙ œ œ˙œ œœ œ ˙ œ œœœ˙œ œ˙ ˙
––
&b œ œ
œ ˙
The choir alone sings the first Alleluia, then the people join in.
Choir
People
Al
-
&
b ––
le - lu - ia, Al
-
le - lu - ia, Al
our passover
is sacrificed
ChristChrist
our Passover
is sacrificed
for us; for us.
Therefore
œ œ œ œ
let
All repeat the three Alleluias.
us
œ
-
le - lu - ia.
˙
keep the feast.
I  C
The Dean 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. For a variety of reasons, it is our custom to consume the Bread and sip the Wine directly
from the cup. You are invited to guide the cup. 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.
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A D
M
Sung in Latin
Choir
Malcolm
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.
arr. David N. Johnson
Choir
The hills are bare at Bethlehem,
no future for the world they show.
Yet here new life begins to grow,
from earth’s old dust a greenwood stem.
The hills are cold at Bethlehem,
no warmth for those beneath the sky.
Yet here the radiant angels fly,
and joy burns new, a fiery gem.
The heart is tired at Bethlehem,
no human dream unbroken stands,
yet here God comes to mortal hands,
and hope renewed cries out “Amen!”
H 
After all have received Communion, all may kneel.
All
2
3
–Royce J. Sherf
Stille Nacht
arr. Benjamin Bachmann
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. 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! 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. Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
text: Joseph Mohr (1792-1848); tr. John Freeman Young (1820-1885);
music: melody by Franz Xaver Gruber (1787-1863)
P-C P
Dean
All

The people may kneel or stand.
Let us pray.
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.
H 
Sung by all, standing.
All
2
3
Felix Mendelssohn
Hark! the herald angels sing glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!
Joyful, all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies;
with th’angelic host proclaim Christ is born in Bethlehem!
Hark! the herald angels sing glory to the newborn King!
Christ, by highest heav’n adored; Christ, the everlasting Lord;
late in time behold him come, offspring of the Virgin’s womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; hail th’incarnate Deity.
Pleased as man with us to dwell; Jesus, our Emmanuel!
Hark! the herald angels sing glory to the newborn King!
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.
Ris’n with healing in his wings, light and life to all he brings,
hail, the Sun of Righteousness! hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Hark! the herald angels sing glory to the newborn King!
text: Charles Wesley (1707-1788), alt.; music: Felix Mendelssohn
(1809-1847); adapt. William H. Cummings (1831-1915)
T B  D
Bishop
People
Our help is in the Name of the Lord.
The maker of heaven and earth.
Blessed be the Name of the Lord.
From this time forth for evermore.
The Bishop pronounces God’s blessing.
Deacon
People
V
Let us go forth in the name of Christ.
Thanks be to God.
Carillon de Westminster
Louis Vierne
111
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S e r vi n g t h e A s se m b ly
Presider
The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm C. Young,
!Dean
Homilist The Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus,
!Bishop of California
Deacon The Rev. Nina Pickerrell, Cathedral Deacon
Lay Assistant Peggy Lo, Cathedral Seminarian
Readers Clement Xue, Cathedral Trustee
Valerie Crane Dorfman, Cathedral Trustee
Musicians
Benjamin Bachmann,
!The Diana Dollar Knowles
!Canon Director of Music
Paul Meier, Assistant Director of Music
John Poynter, Volunteer Carilloneur
Violins Jeremy Cohen ‡
Violas
Cellos
Bass
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Trumpets
Harp
Percussion
Jenny Bifano
Hande Erdem
Tammie Dwyer
Adrienne Senghpiel
Matthew Szemela
Chad Kaltinger
Darcy Rindt
Jennifer Sills
Joel Cohen
Dawn Foster-Dodson
Andres Vera
Richard Worn
Amy Likar
Margot Golding
Carolyn Lockhart
Kale Cummings
John Freeman
Michael Steadman
Tim Dent
Concertmaster ! ‡
Trebles Amrit Baveja
Rex Burger
Elliot Chung
Jack Cooper
Ethan Dunn
Mason Gemmill
Matthew Gin
Philip Held
Alexander Infield
Luke Kealey
Ethan León-Duffey
Callahan Mainzer
Andrew Parkes
Varun Ramamurthi
Erik Ruden
Nikolas Ruden
Case Sakamoto
Nicholas Sheppard
Ryan Tabibian
Vonn Vanier
Anson Walker
Evan Wetherell
Jack Whelan
Altos Gabriel Fanelli
Jean-Paul Jones
Brad Osness
Reuben Zellman
Tenors Kevin Baum
Sam Faustine
Jacob Thompson
Clarence Wright
Basses Adam Cole
John Kelley
Drew Poling
Tom Serene
Louis Weiner
Copyrights: ‘O come, all ye faithful’ (Hymn EH1982-083): (public domain); ‘Joy to the world’ (Hymn EH1982-100): (public domain); ‘God rest ye merry,
gentlemen’ (Hymn EH1982-105): words: By permission of Fleming H. Revell Company; music: harmonization and accompaniment copyrighted by the
Church Pension Fund; ‘Silent night’ (Hymn EH1982-111): (public domain); ‘Hark! the herald angels sing’ (Hymn EH1982-087): (public domain); ‘The Lord
be with you’ (EH1982-s120): music: setting copyrighted by the Church Pension Fund; ‘Amen’ (EH1982-s118): music: setting copyrighted by the Church
Pension Fund; ‘Our Father, who art in heaven’ (EH1982-s119): music: setting copyrighted by the Church Pension Fund; Hymns and service music reprinted
under OneLicense.net #A-709351, All Rights Reserved. Readings taken from The 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.
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Th e Rea d i n g s
I : –,  – 
T
he 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 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.
T : –
T
he 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 for 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.
L :–
I
n those days a decree went out from Emperor
Augustus that all the world should be registered.
This was the first registration and was taken while
Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their
own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from
the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city
of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended
from the house and family of David. He went to be
registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and
who was expecting a child. While they were there,
the time came for her to deliver her child. And she
gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in
bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because
there was no place for them in the inn.
In that region there were shepherds living in the
fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then
an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the
glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were
terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be
afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great
joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the
city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.
This will be a sign for you: you will find a child
wrapped in bands of cloth and 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 heaven, and on earth peace among
those whom God favors!”
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven,
the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to
Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place,
which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went
with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child
lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made
known what had been told them about this child; and
all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds
told them. But Mary treasured all these words and
pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned,
glorifying and praising God for all they had heard
and seen, as it had been told them.]

music and art
fellowship
Jacob’s Dream: A Luminous Path by
2016 Artists in Residence Benjamin
Bergery and Jim Campbell
Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Cathedral
See the “luminous path” created by our
2016 Artists in Residence. Composed of LED lights,
the illuminated rungs act as a fragmented screen for
moving images of figures that ascend and descend
the ladder, some climbing arduously, others gliding
effortlessly. The installation references not just the
famous Bible story, but also the cathedral’s theme
for 2016, “Home,” illustrating the ethereal connection
between our earthly home and our heavenly one.
Sunday 4:30 Book Study Group
January 8 • 4:30 p.m. • Chapter Room
Advent with Evelyn Underhill, edited by
Christopher Webber, features selections
from the writings of the woman who
reintroduced Christian mysticism to the
20th century, with prayer suggestions
for Advent and Epiphany. We discuss the prior week’s
readings each week. For more information, email
[email protected].
Yves Klein’s Monotone-Silence
Symphony
Thursday, January 12 • 6 p.m. • Cathedral
This landmark conceptual composition
by a leading member of the French
artistic movement nouveau réalisme consists of a
single 20-minute sustained chord followed by 20
minutes of silence, performed by a chorus of 30
vocalists and 30 musicians.
Organ Recital Series – Christopher
Houlihan
Sunday, January 22 • 4 p.m. • Cathedral
Christopher Houlihan is widely
recognized as one of the brightest stars
in a new generation of organists, praised as “gifted”
(New York Times), “dazzling” (Wall Street Journal)
and “eloquent” (Los Angeles Times). He serves as
Director of Music and Organist at The Church of the
Holy Apostles in Manhattan and Artist-in-Residence
at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut.
Mind on Fire by Elizabeth Jameson
Open daily 11 a.m - 4 p.m. • Diocesan House
DioHouse’s Gallery 1055 showcases
this latest work from 2015 Forum guest
Elizabeth Jameson, a multi-media art
piece that depicts the human brain as a sacred space
worthy of exploration and is inspired by the artist’s
own diagnosis of sultiple sclerosis.
reflection and meditation
Candlelight Labyrinth Walk
Friday, January 13 • 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. • Labyrinth
We offer an introduction to the labyrinth
every month and feature a musician
playing live music. Walk the labyrinth
by candlelight and music and pray for peace in our
hearts and peace in the world.
Yoga on the Labyrinth
Tuesday, January 3 • 5:15 p.m. • Labyrinth
Start the New Year off with this gentle
and nurturing yoga class, taught by
yoga teacher Darren Main. This class is
appropriate for all ages and abilities.
The Men of Grace Host Coffee Hour
Sunday, January 8 • after the 11 a.m. service • Gym
Socialize with other congregants while
learning more about one of the oldest
ministries at Grace Cathedral. This coffee hour will be
followed by a brief meeting at 1 p.m.
special services
Epiphany Lessons and Carols
Thursday, January 5 • 5:15 p.m. • Cathedral
Led by the Choir of Men and Boys,
we reflect on the themes of Epiphany.
The early church highlighted three
manifestations of God in Jesus Christ: the Magi
recognizing the Christ Child, the Spirit descending on
Jesus at his baptism, and “the first of his signs” at the
wedding feast of Cana.
Faith and King Interfaith Evensong
and Conversation
Sunday, January 15 • 3 p.m. • Great Quire
4 p.m. • Gresham Hall
Join us for an Interfaith Evensong
followed by a panel conversation on Justice in the
Beloved Community, in partnership with the Northern
California Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation. The
conversation series will continue on Sundays, January
22 and 29 at 4 p.m.
Evensong Celebrating Those
Married or Partnered 50+ Years
Sunday, February 26 • Photos: 2 p.m. • Service: 3 p.m.
Cathedral
Grace Cathedral and The Rt. Rev. Marc
Handley Andrus, Bishop of California, cordially invite
couples who have been married or partnered for 50
years or more to celebrate their years together. This
festal Choral Evensong will be sung by the Cathedral
Camerata. Couples are invited to renew their
wedding vows during the service, and the bishop will
pronounce God’s blessing. A celebratory reception
follows the service. To receive an invitation or to
request an invitation for a couple you know, contact
Tracee Zyla, Outreach Ministries Administrator, at
[email protected].
Christmas Flower Donors
Thank you to the generous individuals listed below for supporting Grace Cathedral this Christmas with a gift to
flowers & decorations.
Anonymous (2)
Mark Rennie
Hobart M. Banks
Mrs. Charles Lowrey
Scott R. Ballantyne
Deborah Rockwood &
Jackie Barrow
Keith Lowry
Ruth & Eli Bergeron
Beryl Louise Lynch
Dorothy Wells Banks
William Wetherell
Barbara J. Belloli
Whitney C. Rohrer & Marc E. Rohrer
Teddy Berlin
Emma Jean Mann
Ruth A. Berlin
Barbra Ruffin-Boston
Myrtle Mae Bertram
Helen Mavromatis
Stephen Bertram
Kurt Schoknecht
Kermit H. Boston
Benjamin Miller McKinney
Vera Bland
Stanley Short
Earl Botkins
The Rev. Elmer McLaughlin
Anna-Marie Booth
James B. Simpson
Leonka Boxer
Thomas P. Miles
George Carlson
Nicole Zaro Stahl
June H. Bravo, MD
Eileen Guerinot Moen
Johnny H. Cochran, IV &
Catherine A. Stevens
Betty Poynter Brooks
Lea Nicolaides
Daniel D. Stutz
Benjamin Palmer Brunkhardt
Dorothy Foote Pace
Valerie & Paul Crane Dorfman
Cuiya Tan
Jody Cochran
Paul S. Pierson
Diocesan Altar Guild
Dr. Dorothy Tsuruta & Kaz Tsuruta
Jim & Vivian Contoules
Bobby Randall
Hilbert Duperroir
Robert M. Turner & Rosemary Turner
Litsa Contoules
Loved Ones of John Rasmussen
Jennifer Jones Edwardson &
Susan & Timothy von Herrmann
Dr. & Mrs. Allen B. Corbett
Robert & Chastine Rennie
Edwin A. Waite &
Eula Sommerville Corbett
Chet & Florence Rohrer
Roland & Margaret Crane
The Rev. Bob Rybicki
Carlos E. Villarreal
Robert L. Edwardson
Jerome Englebardt
the Rev. Davidson Bidwell-Waite
Bruce Fay
Melia Young
Barbara Lou Curtis
Marjorie Schoknecht
Charles A. Flood
Izabella Zhu
The Rev. Paul C. Deckenbach
Devan Shah
Alice Drake
Natalee Sheperd
Gifts were given in honor and in
memory of:
Phyllis Hartnett Duckworth
Debra Diane Shirar
Jack & Kay Eason
Mikel Earl Shirar
The Family and Friends of
Susie T. & Richard B. Engfer
Abbie Short
Carl & Theresa Englebardt
Carleton Short
Sybil Flood
Charles Carleton Short
Gifts were given in honor of the
following:
Robert B. Fuller
Eunice Jean Short
Herbert H. Gee
Margaret Short
God the Father, Jesus Christ,
Peg Gilreath
Stanley John Short
Alvin Francis Gonnella
Anna C. Souris
Ann Funabashi
V. C. Gee
Mary Louise Gotthold
Peter Grace
Timothy J. Guzman
Rosa E. Manley, Dead and Alive
Mrs. Austina Hamaker &
Mr. Douglas Hamaker
Roy & Joanna Henrichs
Constance Holmes
Jeffrey Hookom & James Eason
Holy Spirit
Herbert L. Jeong
Joseph H. Booth-Metwally
Donald Roy Gotthold
Dean John Stevens
Lynda A. Johnson
The Rev. Dr. Randal Gardner
Harriet Melanson Grace
William & Eva Stutz
Dr. Ronald C. Johnson
Rina Montafi Gonnella
Loved Ones of Grace Cathedral
Patience Chance Thomason
The Rev. Vern E. Jones
Nancy Grandfield
Paul Halley
William Ewing Thomason
Jill H. Kramer
The Very Rev. Dr. Alan Jones
Godfrey Hartnett
The Rev. Anthony Turney
Jean & Mike Krasilnikoff
Lacuna Arts Chorale
Fred & Daisy Hendrickson
Brooks Tuttle
Richard & Patricia Taylor Lee
Hank E. Lauten
Michael Holroyd
Pieter J. von Herrmann
Ronald & Heather Lee
Nancy Foreman McKinney
Barb Hookom
Clare Weinkam
Samuel Leftwich
Paul Meier
Helen & Donald Hookom
Robert J. Weinkam
Jan Hartnett Lewis
Alex & Anson Stahl
Arnold & Harriet Houck
Doug MacKay & Steve Gibson
Loving Mother, Rubye Turner
Troy Inman
Jean Mandel
The United Thank Offering
Goon Yan Jeong & Yin Ming Jeong
Rosa E. Manley
Maria Meyer
Sue Jeong
Gifts were given in memory of the
following:
Rose Jeweler
David Pace
Abbie Airo
Harold & Rosalie Johnson
James Norwood Pratt & Valerie T. Pratt
Eunice & Milton Anderson
Cary & Agnes Reynolds Jones
Bill Quinn & Michael Hendron
Jon Anderson
Dr. Bernard “Buzz” Kramer
John Rasmussen
Roy Ashley
Margaret Lorman
J. Sanford & Vinie Miller
Beatrice & Walter Johnson
Every effort has been made to ensure that this
list is accurate and we apologize if we have
made a mistake. To inform us of any errors,
please email [email protected].
Home is Where the Heart Is
We are so grateful to our warm and loving congregation during
this season of stewardship. Today, we are 82% of the way to our
goal of 400 pledging households participating for 2017.
During the month of December, we are publishing the name of
each pledging family as a welcome to thousands of Christmas
visitors to Grace Cathedral.
Hundreds of hearts representing pledges adorn our St. Francis
statue. We also thank our stewardship committee for their 100%
participation and leadership.
We are updating this list each week in December and there is still
time to make your pledge. Visit gracecathedral.org/pledge or pick
up a brochure in the cathedral to learn more about Home Is Where
the Heart Is.
Pledges received as of December 9, 2016.
Anonymous (98)
Carlos Torres
Doehee Kimm
A Cathedral Docent
Catherine A. Stevens
Dori Ross
A Grateful Heart
Cathy & Bob
Dorothy W. Banks
A Loving Congregant
Cathy & Howard Moreland
Douglas & Frances Nelson
A. Melissa Lopez
Cathy & Ron Hermanson
Dr J.
A. Rufer
Charles Bisbee
Dr. Keyes Kelly
Alan R. Beber
Charlotte Gaylord & Barrie Cowan
Dr. Lenny Lopez
Alexander/Bucko
Christine Bensen & Grant McDougall
Dr. Marc C. Kluender,
Alexandra Morgan
Christopher & Clydenia Austin
Alice & Rich Alsterberg
Christopher Berini & Jeffrey Huang
Dr. Samuel G. Weeks, Sachie H. Weeks
Alma Robinson Moses & Toye Moses
Christopher Myers & Kyle Minor
Ed & Wendy Sinek
Amy & Kevin Barrows
Chuck & Cathy Patterson
Edward E. Steinforth
Andrew Dombos
Claire Griffin
Eliza, Hal & Anna
Andrew James Rico
Clare Simmons
Elizabeth & Burns Jones
Anita Ho
Clement Xue
Elizabeth D’Orazio
Ann F. Funabashi
Congregant at Stone Church of Willow Glen &
Elizabeth MacNeill Misner
Ann N. Lowry & John A. Perez
St. Joseph’s Cathedral Basilica
Mrs. Margot D. Kluender
Eno Chukwujindu
Anna-Marie Booth
Connie Ikert
Eric Choate & Ellen Leslie
Anne & Edward Jamieson
Constance Holmes
Eric Hubert
Barbara J. Belloli
Curtis S. Moore
Faith in the Future
Barbra Boston
Dana Pace
Flora J. Garcia
Ben P. Miralles Jr.
Daniel D. Stutz
For those whose love made this home. J&J
Bep Van Beijmerwerdt
Daniel Perez
Fr. Stephen Beal
Berlin
David Hulbert
Gabriela & Toby Bruce
Bernhard & Linda Votteri
David Patterson & Noman Absar
Gary & Polly Hultquist
Beverly
David Pyle
Gary Jennings, John Poynter
Beverly Lehr
David Smith
Gary Nick
Bhushan & Blue Mudbhary
David W. Walker & Andrew Furco
Gay Crosthwait Grunfeld
Bill & Caroline Orrick
Deana Logan & Joseph C. Najpaver
George A. Palis
Bill & Fran Rounds
Deborah Cornue
George & Janet Gardiner
Bill & Judi Haller
Deborah Holmes
George Carlson
Bill Arndt
Deborah Sorondo
George Emmanuel Irving
Bob White
Diana J. Jine
Glory to God
Brian Wallace
Diane & David Thompson
Grateful Congregant
Canon Mark Stanger
Diane R. Morrill
Greg Smith
gracecathedral.org/pledge
Henry A. Dreger, Jr.
Margaret C. Pearson
Sarah Benjamin
Herb Jeong
Maria M. Meyer
Scott Erickson
Hoche-Mong
Mark Arcemont & Trey Hammett
Scott Jerris & John Jermano
Hopeful
Mark Rennie
Scott Turner & Diana Marchesi
In His Name
Marsha Downing Felton
Shar Caesar Douglas
In Memory of Ilse Gaede
Mehrdad Abidari
Sherri Spencer
In Memory of Mom -BKB
Melissa
Stanley Gwyn & Thomas Harshman
J.J. Durfee & E.A. Johnson
Micah & Melia
Stephanie Hoehn & Jonathan Miles
Jamie & Philip Bowles
Michael
Stephen & Naomi Lochner
Jane & Peter Carpenter
Michael Barlowe & Paul Barrows
Steve Taylor
Jane Radcliffe
Michael Dowdy, Sonoma
Steven Trifone
Janet Murry
Michael Hendron & Bill Quinn
Sue & Colin Crawford
Jay Ingwalson
Mike & Jean Krasilnikoff
Susan L. Hill
Jeanne Taylor†
Michael Patterson & Johnny Jaramillo
Suzanne Irwin-Wells
Jeffrey Fisher
Michael Shopshire
Suzanne Lake
Jen Parkes
Mike Scheu & Sloat Van Winkle
Teal
Jennifer Jones Edwardson
Mrs. Elba D. Dahlberg
The Alvarez/Wood Family
Jill Frances Griffin
Mrs. Sarah Isaac
The Brown Family
Jill H. Kramer
Mrs. Virginia C. Gee
The Holland/Brown Family
Jim Drummey & Ray Loughrey
Nathan Ohm & Eduardo Crespo
The Lappas Family
Jim Forsyth
Neville & Sheila Manderson
The Mauch Hainer Family
Jim Simpson
Niall Battson & Rachel Gomez
The Murchison Family
Joan & Paul
Nicolas Elsishans & Christopher Hayes
The Rev. Iain Stanford
Joanne Compean
Nicole Zaro Stahl
The Rev. Ken Parris
John & Alexandra Dickerman
Nora Mendes
The Stookeys
John & Fran Tornquist
Norwood & Valerie Pratt
Thomas Towry
John & Leah Joseph
Patricia & John Densem
Tim & Susan von Herrmann
John D. Rosin
Patrick S. Thompson
Timothy J. Guzman
John Jeb Seder
Paul & Anne Carella
Tobias Keller
John McLean Wolff
Paul B. Stickland & Donald W. DeFranco
Tom & Ann Matthews
Johnny & Carlos
Peg & Bill Van Loo
Tom & Carol Burkhart
Jonathan Streeter
Peggy Lo
Tom Leffler
José-Manuel Pacheco, Donald Shults
Peter & Erin Young, Heather Millar
Valerie & Paul Crane Dorfman
Jude
Peter Grace
Vera Bland
Judith Steinmetz
Philip Johnson
Wendy Lee Wagner
Judy & David Keyes
Randal & Cathy Gardner
Wes & Gail Worth
Julia & Gordon Held
Randy Hermanson
William Fred Scott
Julie Harris
Regan Murphy & Helen Borgan
Yar-Chung Wei & Eric D. Batts
June & Dana
Renetia Martin
Yvonne Chan
Karma Quick-Panwala & Asit Panwala
Rev. Debbie Low-Skinner
Katherine M. Bella
Rev. Dr. Lauren Artress
Katherine Thompson
Richard & Patricia Taylor Lee
Kathryn Kirkpatrick
Richard C.
Kay & Tom Horst
Richard Ditewig
Kaz & Dorothy Tsuruta
Richard Schaper & Anita Ostrom
Kent Clay & Dana Merker
Rick & Marcy Swain
Kevin White
Robert & Ellen McDermott
Khalid & Nadine Jiha
Robert Lane & Tom Cantrell
Leslie Lang & Frederick Tsai
Robert Mayo & Mike Ellis
Lizi & Bella Cruz
Roberta Sautter
Love to the church,
Robley Evans Curtice Jr.
Daniel, Matthew & Clare
†Deceased
Ron Berg
Lynda
Ronald Lee
Lynda Hutton
Ruthann Ballou Conway
Marc Fredson
Sandy Holmes & Family
Every effort has been made to ensure that this list is accurate
and we apologize if we have made a mistake. To inform us of
any errors, please email [email protected].
gracecathedral.org/pledge
cathedral worship
Sunday
Nursery
8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Eucharist
8:30 a.m.
Sunday School
10:45 a.m.
Choral Eucharist
11 a.m.
Evensong 3 p.m.
Evening Eucharist 6 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Morning Prayer
Holy Eucharist
Evening Prayer
Thursday
Holy Eucharist
Choral Evensong
Saturday
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
9 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
5:15 p.m.
9 a.m.
3 p.m.
when we’re open
Cathedral: Open daily 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Thursday open 7 a.m.). The Shop: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Sunday 9
a.m. – 4 p.m. • Peet’s Coffee Kiosk: Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Saturday – Sunday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Columbarium:
Sunday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. • Docents generally available: Monday - Thursday 1 – 3 p.m. • Saturday 11:30
a.m. – 1:30 p.m. • Sunday after the 11 a.m. service (meet at the font).
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Prayer Requests
To request prayers of thanksgiving or intercession, email [email protected]. 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 • [email protected] • (415) 673-0606
The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean • [email protected] • (415) 749-6321
The Rev. Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Executive Pastor, Canon for Social Justice • [email protected] • (415) 749-6319
The Rev. Dr. Randal Gardner, Canon for Congregational Life • [email protected] • (415) 749-6319
The Rev. Mark Stanger, Canon for Formation • [email protected] • (415) 749-6318
The Rev. Mary Carter Greene, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry • [email protected]
The Rev. Jude Harmon, Director of Innovative Ministries • [email protected] • (415) 749-6314
The Rev. Nina Pickerrell, Cathedral Deacon • [email protected] • (415) 749-6391
Benjamin Bachmann, Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music • [email protected] • (415) 749-6334
Jeffrey Hookom, Precentor • [email protected] • (415) 749-6393
The Very Rev. Dr. Alan Jones, Dean Emeritus
Regarding the Cathedral Congregation • [email protected]
General Information • (415) 749-6300 • [email protected] • gracecathedral.org
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Grace Cathedral is an Episcopal Church, a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion.