Christmas Eve Bulletin 2021

The Nativity of our Lord 

In the beginning was the Word, 

and the Word was with God, 

and the Word was God. 

Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, 2021 

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Welcome this Christmastide 

Dear saints, 

Many blessings to you this Christmas time! What a gift it is to be able to celebrate the birth 

of Jesus in church together again this Christmas Eve. The two years that have passed since 

we were last worshipping together at Christmas have been filled with challenge and loss, 

yet they have also held reminders for us that in the final analysis God’s light shines no 

matter how thick the darkness. I pray that you will know that light in your life. 

As we hear once more the message of the angels and sing those deeply loved 

Christmas carols, I invite you to enter into the story trusting that the God 

who chose to dwell with us in the Christ-child, chooses to dwell with us now. 

Drink deeply of this well of life this night. Know the grace that calls you 

home. And receive the gift of love made known to us in the pure light 

of a newborn child. Christ the Savior is born, this night, for you. 

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Christmas Eve 

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and place it in the offering plate. Our website provides current information and access to our digital content: 

allsaintsatlanta.org. This bulletin contains all you need to join us in worship and the clergy are happy 

to speak with you at any time. We are delighted you’re here – welcome home! 

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A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 

1:00 p.m. worship service 2 

Assisting in Worship 13 

Musicians 13 

Festival Worship with Children’s and Youth Choirs 

3:00 and 5:00 p.m. worship services 14 


Musicians 26 

The Holy Eucharist: Rite II 

7:00 and 10:00 p.m. worship services 27 


Musicians 42 

Service Music Acknowledgements and Permissions 43 

Christmas Flower Memorials and Donations 45 

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A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 

The tradition of Nine Lessons and Carols was popularized by King’s College in Cambridge, 

England and began in 1918. This service includes the story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, 

and the birth of Jesus as told in nine scripture readings, interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols 

and anthems led by the All Saints’ Schola, our chamber choir. 

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The Word of God 

Prelude | In dulci jubilo Leo Sowerby (1895–1968) 

Berceuse Paraphrase George Baker (b. 1951) 

Welcome and Announcements | 

Congregational Carol | 

The people remain seated until stanza 3, when all stand. 

“Once in royal David’s city” 

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1. Once in royal David’s city 

stood a lowly cattle shed, 

where a mother laid her baby 

in a manger for his bed: 

Mary was that mother mild, 

Jesus Christ her little child. 

2. He came down to earth from heaven, 

who is God and Lord of all, 

and his shelter was a stable, 

and his cradle was a stall; 

with the poor, the scorned, the lowly 

lived on earth our Savior holy. 

3. For he is our lifelong pattern; 

daily, when on earth he grew; 

he was tempted, scorned, rejected, 

tears and smiles like us he knew. 

Thus he feels for all our sadness, 

and he shares in all our gladness. 

In the beginning was the Word, 

and the Word was with God, 

and the Word was God. 

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4. And our eyes at last shall see him, 

through his own redeeming love; 

for that child who seemed so helpless 

is our Lord in heaven above; 

and he leads his children on 

to the place where he is gone. 

5. Not in that poor lowly stable, 

with the oxen standing by, 

we shall see him; but in heaven, 

set at God’s right hand on high; 

where like stars his children crowned 

all in white shall wait around. 

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Bidding Prayer | 

Beloved in Christ, be it this Christmas Eve 

our care and delight to prepare ourselves to 

hear again the message of the angels; in heart 

and mind to go even unto Bethlehem and see 

this thing which is come to pass, and the Babe 

lying in a manger. Let us read and mark in 

Holy Scripture the tale of the loving purposes 

of God from the first days of our disobedience 

unto the glorious Redemption brought us by 

this Holy Child; and let us make this Church 

glad with our carols of praise: But first let us 

pray for the needs of the whole world; for peace 

and goodwill over all the earth; for unity and 

concord within the Church he came to build, 

and especially this country and this city. 

And because this of all things would rejoice 

his heart, let us at this time remember in his 

name the poor and the helpless, the cold, the 

hungry and the oppressed; the sick in body 

and in mind and them that mourn; the lonely 

and the unloved. Lastly let us remember before 

God all those who rejoice with us, but upon 

another shore and in a greater light, that multitude 

which no one can number, whose hope 

was in the Word made flesh, and with whom, 

in this Lord Jesus, we for evermore are one. 

These prayers and praises let us humbly offer 

up to the throne of heaven, in the words which 

Christ himself hath taught us: 

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The Lord’s Prayer | 

Celebrant and People 

Our Father, who art in heaven, 

hallowed be thy Name, 

thy kingdom come, thy will be done, 

on earth as it is in heaven. 

Give us this day our daily bread. 

And forgive us our trespasses, 

as we forgive those 

who trespass against us. 

And lead us not into temptation, 

but deliver us from evil. 

For thine is the kingdom, 

and the power, and the glory, 

for ever and ever. Amen. 

Choir Carol | “A babe is born” op. 55 William Mathias (1934–1992) 

A babe is born all of a may, 

To bring salvation unto us. 

To him we sing both night and day. 

Veni Creator Spiritus. (Come, Creator Spirit) 

At Bethlehem, that blessed place, 

The child of bliss now born he was; 

And him to serve God give us grace, 

O lux beata Trinitas. 

(O Trinity of blessed Light) 

There came three kings out of the East, 

To worship the King that is so free, 

With gold and myrrh and frankincense, 

A solis ortus cardine. 

(From the pivot of the sun’s rising) 

Words: 15th century 

The angels came down with one cry, 

A fair song that night sung they 

In worship of that child: 

Gloria tibi Domine. (Glory be to thee, O Lord) 




Veni Creator Spiritus, 

O lux beata Trinitas, 

A solis ortus cardine, 

Gloria tibi Domine. 

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The First Lesson | Genesis 3:1–15 

Desmond Dorsey 

Adam and Eve give in to temptation in the Garden of Eden. 

Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the evening breeze, and the man and his 

other wild animal that the Lord God had made. wife hid themselves from the presence of the 

He said to the woman, “Did God say, ‘You Lord God among the trees of the garden. 

shall not eat from any tree in the garden’?” But the Lord God called to the man, and said 

The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat to him, “Where are you?” He said, “I heard the 

of the fruit of the trees in the garden; but God sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, 

said, ‘You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree because I was naked; and I hid myself.” 

that is in the middle of the garden, nor shall He said, “Who told you that you were naked? 

you touch it, or you shall die.’“ But the serpent Have you eaten from the tree of which I 

said to the woman, “You will not die; for God commanded you not to eat?” The man said, 

knows that when you eat of it your eyes will “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she 

be opened, and you will be like God, knowing gave me fruit from the tree, and I ate.” Then the 

good and evil.” 

Lord God said to the woman, “What is this that 

So when the woman saw that the tree was good you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent 

for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, tricked me, and I ate.” 

and that the tree was to be desired to make one The Lord God said to the serpent, “Because 

wise, she took of its fruit and ate; and she also you have done this, cursed are you among all 

gave some to her husband, who was with her, animals and among all wild creatures; upon 

and he ate. Then the eyes of both were opened, your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat 

and they knew that they were naked; and they all the days of your life. I will put enmity 

sewed fig leaves together and made loincloths between you and the woman, and between 

for themselves. They heard the sound of the your offspring and hers; he will strike your 

Lord God walking in the garden at the time head, and you will strike his heel.” 

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Choir Carol | “Adam lay ybounden” Peter Warlock (1894–1930) 

Adam lay ybounden, 

Bounden in a bond; 

Four thousand winter 

Thought he not too long. 

And all was for an apple, 

An apple that he took. 

As clerkès finden written 

In their book. 

Nè had the apple taken been, 

The apple taken been, 

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Abeen heavenè queen. 

Blessèd be the time 

That apple taken was! 

Therefore we moun singen, 

Deo gracias! 


The Second Lesson | Genesis 22:15–18 

Jacob Clifton Albritton 

God promises to faithful Abraham and Sarah that in his seed shall the nations of the earth be blessed. 

The angel of the Lord called to Abraham a as the stars of heaven and as the sand that 

second time from heaven, and said, “By myself is on the seashore. And your offspring shall 

I have sworn, says the Lord: Because you have possess the gate of their enemies, and by your 

done this, and have not withheld your son, offspring shall all the nations of the earth gain 

your only son, I will indeed bless you, 

blessing for themselves, because you have 

and I will make your offspring as numerous obeyed my voice.” 

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1. Ding-dong! Merrily on high 

in heaven the bells are ringing. 

Ding-dong! Verily the sky 

is riven with angels singing: 

Gloria, hosanna in excelsis! 

2. E’en so, here below, below, 

let steeple bells be swungen; 

and i-o, i-o, i-o, 

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The Third Lesson | Isaiah 9:2,6–7 

Christ’s birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah. 

The people who walked in darkness have seen 

a great light; those who lived in a land of deep 

darkness— on them light has shined. 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 

Reader 



1. O little town of Bethlehem, 

how still we see thee lie! 

Above thy deep and dreamless sleep 

yet in thy dark streets shineth 

the everlasting Light; 

the hopes and fears of all the years 

are met in thee tonight. 

2. For Christ is born of Mary; 

and gathered all above, 

while mortals sleep, the angels keep 

their watch of wondering love. 

O morning stars, together 

proclaim the holy birth! 

and praises sing to God the King, 

and peace to men on earth. 

Words: G. R. Woodward (1848–1934) 

16th-century English melody 

harmonized by Charles Wood (1866–1926) 

3. Pray you, dutifully prime 

your matin chime, you ringers; 

may you beautifully rhyme 

your evetime song, you singers: 


The Rev. Karen P. Evans 

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. 

“O little town of Bethlehem” Forest Green 

3. How silently, how silently, 

the wondrous gift is given! 

So God imparts to human hearts 

the blessings of his heaven. 

No ear may hear his coming, 

but in this world of sin, 

where meek souls will receive him, still 

the dear Christ enters in. 



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The Fourth Lesson | Isaiah 11:1–3a, 4a, 6–9 

The peace that Christ will bring is foreshown. 

A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, 

and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The 

spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the spirit 

of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of 

counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge 

and the fear of the Lord. His delight shall be 

in the fear of the Lord. He shall not judge by 

what his eyes see, or decide by what his ears 

hear; but with righteousness he shall judge 

the poor, and decide with equity for the meek 

of the earth; he shall strike the earth with 

the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his 

Reader 


Stephen Jackson 

lips he shall kill the wicked. The wolf shall live 

with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with 

the kid, the calf and the lion and the fatling 

together, and a little child shall lead them. The 

cow and the bear shall graze, their young shall 

lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw 

like the ox. The nursing child shall play over 

the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall 

put its hand on the adder’s den. They will 

not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain; 

for the earth will be full of the knowledge 

of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. 

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Choir Carol | “The Lamb” John Tavener (1944–2013) 

Little Lamb who made thee? 

Little Lamb I’ll tell thee, 

Dost thou know who made thee? 

Little Lamb I’ll tell thee! 

Gave thee life and bid thee feed. 

He is called by thy name, 

By the stream and o’er the mead; 

for he calls himself a Lamb: 

gave thee clothing of delight, 

he is meek and he is mild, 

softest clothing wooly bright; 

he became a little child: 

gave thee such a tender voice, 

I a child and thou a lamb, 

making all the vales rejoice! 

we are called by his name. 

Little Lamb who made thee? 

Little Lamb God bless thee. 

Dost thou know who made thee? 

Little Lamb God bless thee. 

Words: Songs of Innocence (1789), William Blake (1757–1827) 

The Fifth Lesson | Luke 1:26–35, 38 

The angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary. 

In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent 

by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 

to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was 

Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s 

name was Mary. And he came to her and said, 

“Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” 

But she was much perplexed by his words and 

pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 

The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, 

for you have found favor with God. And now, 

you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, 

and you will name him Jesus. He will 

be great, and will be called the Son of the Most 

Reader 


The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart 

High, and the Lord God will give to him the 

throne of his ancestor David. He will reign over 

the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom 

there will be no end.” Mary said to the angel, 

“How can this be, since I am a virgin?” The 

angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come 

upon you, and the power of the Most High will 

overshadow you; therefore the child to be born 

will be holy; he will be called Son of God. Then 

Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; 

let it be with me according to your word.” 

Then the angel departed from her. 

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The first good joy that Mary had, 

it was the joy of one: 

To see the blessed Jesus Christ when he was 

first her son; 

when he was first her son, good man, 

and blessed may he be: 

sing Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 

to all eternity. 

The next good joy that Mary had, 

it was the joy of two: 

to see her own son, Jesus Christ, 

to make the lame to go; 

to make the lame to go, good man, 





it was the joy of three: 


to make the blind to see; 

to make the blind to see, good man, 





it was the joy of four; 


to read the Bible o’er; 

to read the Bible o’er, good man, 




The Sixth Lesson | Luke 2:1, 3–7 

St. Luke tells of the birth of Jesus. 

In those days a decree went out from 

Emperor Augustus that all the world should 

be registered. 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. 

Reader 


Words: anonymous 

trad. English 

arr. Stephen Cleobury (1948–2019) 


it was the joy of five; 


to bring the dead alive; 

to bring the dead alive, good man, 





it was the joy of six; 


upon the crucifix; 

upon the crucifix and blessed may he be: 




it was the joy of seven: 


to wear the crown of heaven; 

to wear the crown of heaven, good man, 




Dot Miller 

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. 



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Choir Carol at the Offertory | 

“What sweeter music can we bring?” John Rutter (b. 1945) 

What sweeter music can we bring, 

Than a carol, for to sing 

The birth of this our heavenly King? 

Awake the voice! Awake the string! 

Dark and dull night, fly hence away, 

And give the honour to this day, 

That sees December turned to May. 

Why does the chilling Winter’s morn 

Smile, like a field beset with corn? 

Or smell like a meadow newly-shorn, 

Thus, on the sudden? Come and see 

The cause, why things thus fragrant be: 

‘Tis He is born, whose quick’ning birth 

Gives life and lustre, public mirth, 

To heaven, and the under-earth. 

Words: Robert Herrick (1591–1674) 

We see Him come, and know Him ours, 

Who, with His sunshine, and His showers, 

Turns all the patient ground to flowers. 

The darling of the world is come, 

And fit it is, we find a room 

To welcome Him. The nobler part 

Of all the house here, is the heart, 

Which we will give Him; and bequeath 

This holly, and this ivy wreath, 

To do Him honour; who’s our King, 

And Lord of all this reveling. 


Than a carol for to sing 


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The Seventh Lesson | Luke 2:8–16 

The shepherds go to the manger. 

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 

Reader 


The Rev. Andrew K. Barnett 

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 

he 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. 

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“God rest you merry, gentlemen” 

1. 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. 

Refrain: 

O tidings of comfort and joy, 

comfort and joy; 

O tidings of comfort and joy! 

2. 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. 

Refrain 

The Eighth Lesson | Matthew 2:1–12 

The wise men are led by the star to Jesus. 

In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born 

in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East 

came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child 

who has been born king of the Jews? For we 

observed his star at its rising, and have come 

to pay him homage.” When King Herod heard 

this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with 

him; and calling together all the chief priests 

and scribes of the people, he inquired of them 

where the Messiah was to be born. They told 

him, “In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been 

written by the prophet: ‘And you, Bethlehem, 

in the land of Judah, are by no means least 

among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall 

come a ruler who is to shepherd my people 

Israel.’” Then Herod secretly called for the wise 

men and learned from them the exact time 

when the star had appeared. Then he sent them 

Reader 


3. “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.” 

Refrain 

4. 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. 

Refrain 

God Rest You Merry 

Missi McMorries 

to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently 

for the child; and when you have found him, 

bring me word so that I may also go and pay 

him homage.” 

When they had heard the king, they set out; 

and there, ahead of them, went the star that 

they had seen at its rising, until it stopped 

over the place where the child was. When 

they saw that the star had stopped, they were 

overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, 

they saw the child with Mary his mother; and 

they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, 

opening their treasure chests, they offered him 

gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And 

having been warned in a dream not to return 

to Herod, they left for their own country by 

another road. 



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Anthem | “The Magi’s Dream” James Whitbourn (b. 1963) 

Night has come to Bethlehem, 

the fam’ly is asleep, 

exhausted by the wonders seen, 

the news outrageous, deep. 

“That I may come and worship him.” 

Ox and ass have closed their eyes, 

their ears now hear no sound. 

Shepherds have gone back to their flocks, 

the mouse still noses around. 


Kings have left for their distant lands, 

fractious camels moan. 

At a desert spring they make their farewells. 

“It’s a mighty way to home!” 


Words: Robert Tear (1939–2011) 

The Ninth Lesson | John 1:1–14 

The Rev. Dr. Simon J. Mainwaring 

St. John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation. 

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word true light, which enlightens everyone, 

was with God, and the Word was God. He was was coming into the world. He was in the 

in the beginning with God. All things came world, and the world came into being through 

into being through him, and without him not him; yet the world did not know him. He came 

one thing came into being. What has come to what was his own, and his own people did 

into being in him was life, and the life was the not accept him. But to all who received him, 

light of all people. 

who believed in his name, he gave power to 

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness 

become children of God, who were born, not 

did not overcome it. There was a man sent of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will 

from God, whose name was John. He came as a of man, but of God. And the Word became 

witness to testify to the light, so that all might flesh and lived among us, and we have seen 

believe through him. He himself was not the his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full 

light, but he came to testify to the light. The of grace and truth. 

Reader 


Later that night their heads are filled 

with a dream-drenched holy ray. 

“Do not return to Herod the king, 

Go back another way.” 


And so our Christ is saved from death, 

his mission to complete; 

to change the world by selfless love, 

Satan’s legions to beat. 

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“O come, all ye faithful” Adeste fideles 

1. 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; 

Refrain: 

O come, let us adore him, 



Christ the Lord. 

2. God from God, 

Light from Light eternal, 

lo! he abhors not the Virgin’s womb; 

only-begotten 

Son of the Father; 

Refrain 

3. Sing, choirs of angels, 

sing in exultation, 

sing, all ye citizens of heaven above; 

glory to God, 

glory in the highest; 

Refrain 

4. Yea, Lord, we greet thee, 

born on Christmas morning; 

Jesus, to thee be glory given; 

Word of the Father, 

now in flesh appearing; 

Refrain 

Collect | O God, who makest us glad with the yearly remembrance of the birth of thy only son, 

Jesus Christ: Grant that as we joyfully receive him for our redeemer, so we may with sure 

confidence behold him, when he shall come to be our judge; who liveth and reigneth 

with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. 

Blessing | Christ, who by his incarnation gathered into one things earthly and heavenly, grant you 

the fullness of inward peace and goodwill, and make your partakers of the divine nature; 

and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be upon you 

and remain with you always. Amen. 



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“Hark! the herald angels sing” 

1. 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 the angelic host proclaim 

Christ is born in Bethlehem! 

Refrain: 

Hark! the herald angels sing 


2. Christ, by highest heaven adored; 

Christ, the everlasting Lord; 

late in time behold him come, 

offspring of the Virgin’s womb. 

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; 

hail the incarnate Deity. 

Pleased as man with man to dwell; 

Jesus, our Emmanuel! 

Refrain 

3. Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace! 

hail the Sun of Righteousness! 

light and life to all he brings, 

risen with healing in his wings. 

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. 

Refrain 

Mendelssohn 

Dismissal | Officiant 

People 

Go forth in the light of the Christ Child. 


Voluntary | Noël Parisienne, Op. 26, No. 4 Charles Quef (1873–1931) 

David Brensinger, organ 

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Worship 

The Rev. Dr. Simon J. Mainwaring, Officiant 

Missi McMorries, Verger 

Readers 

Desmond Dorsey 

Jacob Clifton Albritton 

The Rev. Karen P. Evans 

Stephen Jackson 

The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart 

Dot Miller 

The Rev. Dr. Andrew K. Barnett 

Missi McMorries 


Musicians 

David Brensinger, interim organist 

Dr. Kirk M. Rich, director 

The All Saints’ Schola 

Soprano 

Casey Bagby 

Alexandra Chappell 

Lizzie Robertson 

Wanda Yang Temko 

Caroline Wendt 

Alto 

Samantha Frischling 

Greer Lyle 

Sandy Sharis 

Miriam Timmerman 

Tenor 

Joseph Allan 

Sam Ritter 

Charley Snell 

Frank Timmerman 

Bass 

Jacob Caldwell 

Jeffrey Clanton 

Jacob McDonald 

Mike Pickering 

Assisting in Worship 

Acolytes 

Lawson Marshall 

Altar Guild 

Dana Aldridge 

Sloan Smith 

Flower Guild 

Alvin Moore 

Welcome 

Jeanne Crass 

Ushers 

Frank Virgin 

Sam Boyte 

Joe Bresee 

Dave Crass 

Paul Elliott 

Gene Lopp 

Arjun Srinivasan 

Sherry Terlemezian 

Bill Woolford 

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Turner Marshall 

Jeanne Crass 

Bill Bedford 

Charlie Boyd 

Ed Bresee 

Dal Burton 

Mark Diedrich 

John Gordon 

Sam Newberry 

Paul Terlemezian 

Nelson Tyrone 

Charles Wright 



12/15/21 11:40 AM

– 3:00 | 5:00 p.m. – 

Festival Worship with Children’s and Youth Choirs 

During these festive worship services, we celebrate the birth of Christ with six scripture readings, Christmas carols, 

and choral anthems – led by the Children’s Choirs at 3:00 p.m. and the Youth Choirs at 5:00 p.m. 

Prelude | 3:00 p.m. 

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Greensleeves Variations Louis Fleury (1878–1926) 

David Owen (1709–1739) 

Dania Lane, harp 

Erica Bass Pirtle, flute 

Open 

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Aria Flor Peeters (1903–1986) 

Clayton Chastain, trumpet Ray Chenault, organ 

“We Three Kings” 



arr. Becky & Ernie Brock 

“Gentle Mary Laid Her Child” 

Junior Handbell Choir 

Tempus Adest Floridum 14th c. carol 

“The Holly and the Ivy” 




Prelude | 5:00 p.m. 

Greensleeves Variations Louis Fleury (1878–1926) 

David Owen (1709–1739) 



Aria Flor Peeters (1903–1986) 

Clayton Chastain, trumpet Ray Chenault, organ 

“We Three Kings” 




Carol of the birds 

traditional French carol from Bas-Quercy 

Carol of the bells Shchedryk, Mykola Leontovych (1877–1921) 

Youth Handbell Choir 

“The Holly and the Ivy” 




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The people stand as the bell tolls. 


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Opening Acclamation | 

Officiant 

People 

The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. 

And we have seen God’s glory. 

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The people sing after choral introduction. 


Adeste fideles laeti triumphantes. Venite, venite in Bethlehem. 

Natum videte regem angelorum: Venite adoremus Dominum. 






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Bidding Prayer | 

Beloved in Christ, be it this Christmas Eve 

our care and delight to prepare ourselves to 

hear again the message of the angels; in heart 

and mind to go even unto Bethlehem and see 

this thing which is come to pass, and the Babe 

lying in a manger. Let us read and mark in 

Holy Scripture the tale of the loving purposes 

of God from the first days of our disobedience 

unto the glorious Redemption brought us by 

this Holy Child; and let us make this Church 

glad with our carols of praise: But first let us 

pray for the needs of the whole world; for peace 

and goodwill over all the earth; for unity and 

concord within the Church he came to build, 

and especially this country and this city. 

And because this of all things would rejoice 

his heart, let us at this time remember in his 

name the poor and the helpless, the cold, the 

hungry and the oppressed; the sick in body 

and in mind and them that mourn; the lonely 

and the unloved. Lastly let us remember before 

God all those who rejoice with us, but upon 

another shore and in a greater light, that multitude 

which no one can number, whose hope 

was in the Word made flesh, and with whom, 

in this Lord Jesus, we for evermore are one. 

These prayers and praises let us humbly offer 

up to the throne of heaven, in the words which 

Christ himself hath taught us: 

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Officiant 

May Almighty God bless us with grace: Christ give us the joys of everlasting life: 

and unto the fellowship of the citizens above may the King of Angels bring us all. Amen. 

The people are seated. 

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The First Lesson | Isaiah 9:2, 6–7 

Christ’s birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah. 

The people who walked in darkness have 

seen a great light; those who lived in a land 

of deep darkness— on them light has shined. 

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 

Reader 

Anthem | 3:00 p.m 

“Vamos todos a Belén” 


Anderson Gray, 3:00 p.m. 

Drew Gossett, 5:00 p.m. 

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. 

traditional Mexican-American song 

Vamos todos a Belén con amor y gozo; Let us go to Bethlehem, full of love and gladness. 

Adoremos al Señor nuestro Redentor Adoration we must bring to the newborn King. 

The All Saints’ Primary & Junior Choirs 

Anthem | 5:00 p.m. 

“Night of Silence” text and tune: Daniel Kantor (b. 1960) 

arr. John Ferguson (b. 1941) 

Voice in the distance, call in the night, on wind you enfold us you speak of the light. 

Gentle on the ear you whisper softly, rumors of a dawn so embracing. 

Breathless love awaits darkened souls. Soon will we know of the morning. 

Spirit among us, shine like the star, your light, that guides shepherds and kings from afar. 

Shimmer in the sky so empty, lonely, rising in the warmth of your Son’s love. 

Star unknowing of night and day, Spirit, we wait for your loving Son. 

The All Saints’ Youth Choir High School Seniors: 

Grace Osborn Madeleine Coleman Carrie Crespino 

Virginia Echols Marissa Brown Caroline Stanford 



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The Second Lesson | Luke 1:26–35, 38 

The angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary. 

In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent 

by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 

to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was 

Joseph, of the house of David. Her name was 

Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, 

favored one! The Lord is with you.” But she was 

much perplexed by his words and pondered 

what sort of greeting this might be. The angel 

said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you 

have found favor with God. And now, you will 

conceive in your womb and bear a son, and 

you will name him Jesus. He will be great, and 

Reader 


Karen Lopp, 3:00 p.m. 

Margaret Pope, 5:00 p.m. 

will be called the Son of the Most High, and 

the Lord God will give to him the throne of his 

ancestor David. He will reign over the house 

of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will 

be no end.” Mary said to the angel, “How can 

this be?” The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit 

will come upon you, and the power of the Most 

High will overshadow you; therefore the child 

to be born will be holy; he will be called Son 

of God. Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant 

of the Lord; let it be with me according to 

your word.” Then the angel departed from her. 

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“On this day earth shall ring” Personent Hodie from Piae Cantiones, 1582 

arr. John Rutter (b. 1945), adapt. 

On this day earth shall ring with the song children sing to the Lord, Christ our King, 

Born on earth to save us, him the Father gave us. 

Ideo gloria in excelsis Deo. (Therefore, glory to God in the highest.) 

His the doom, ours the mirth when he came down to earth, 

Bethlehem saw his birth, ox and ass before him, praise him and adore him. 

Ideo gloria in excelsis Deo. (Therefore, glory to God in the highest.) 


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“There is a great joy coming” text: Courtney Ragan (b. 1943) 

tune: Buryl Red (1936–2013) 

Be not afraid, I have good news for you. 

There is a great joy a’coming to the whole people, my Lord. 

Glory, glory be to God in the highest; peace goodwill to all. 

Today in the city of David a Savior is born. 


He shall be called mighty Jesus, the King of kings and Lord of lords. 


The All Saints’ Youth Choir 

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The Third Lesson | Luke 2:1,3–7 

St. Luke tells of the birth of Jesus. 

In those days a decree went out from 

Emperor Augustus that all the world should 

be registered. 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. 

Reader 




Brooks Brisendine, 3:00 p.m. 

Taylor Docka, 5:00 p.m. 

No Room text: J. Paul Williams (1937–2010) 

tune: Lloyd Larson (b. 1954), adapt. 

Joseph and Mary journeyed across the barren land. 

They came to pay their taxes in tiny Bethlehem. 

They could not find a place to stay, to safely rest and sleep, 

but then they found a stable, a place for lowly sheep. 

No room, no room, the inn was full that night. No room, no room, 

for Christ the world’s true light. 

No palace bed to lay his head, just a humble manger stall. No room, no room, 

for Christ the Lord of all. 


“Of the Father’s love begotten” 

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. 

tune: Divinum mysterium plainsong chant 

text: Corde natus ex Parentis, Aurelius C. Predentius, 413 A.D 

Of the Father’s love begotten e’re the worlds began to be. 

He is Alpha and Omega, He the Source, the ending He, 

Of the things that are, that have been, and that future years shall see, evermore and evermore. 

O ye heights of heaven adore Him; angel hosts His praises sing. 

Powers, dominions bow before Him and extol our God and King. 

Let no tongue on earth be silent, every voice in concert ring evermore and evermore. 

The All Saints’ Youth Choir 

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The Fourth Lesson | Luke 2:8–14 

The angels bring good news. 






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 

Reader 


Chandler Docka, 3:00 p.m. 

Carter McGraw, 5:00 p.m. 

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 

he favors!” 

Cong 


“Angels we have heard on high” 

1. Angels we have heard on high, 

singing sweetly through the night, 

and the mountains in reply 

echoing their brave delight. 

Refrain: 

Gloria in excelsis Deo. 

Gloria in excelsis Deo. 

2. Shepherds, why this jubilee? 

Why these songs of happy cheer? 

What great brightness did you see? 

What glad tidings did you hear? 

Refrain 

3. Come to Bethlehem and see 

him whose birth the angels sing; 

come, adore on bended knee 

Christ, the Lord, the newborn King. 

Refrain 

Gloria 

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Cong 

The Fifth Lesson | Luke 2:15–16 

The shepherds go to the manger. 

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 

Reader 


States Sanders, 3:00 p.m. 

William Echols, 5:00 p.m. 

known to us.” So they went with haste and 

found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying 

in the manger. 

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“What child is this” 

The Sixth Lesson | Luke 2:17–20 

The shepherds glorify and praise God. 

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 

Reader 


1. What child is this, who, laid to rest, 

on Mary’s lap is sleeping? 

Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, 

while shepherds watch are keeping? 

Refrain: 

This, this is Christ the King, 

whom shepherds guard and angels sing; 

haste, haste to bring him laud, 

the babe, the son of Mary. 











Refrain: 











Refrain 

Greensleeves 

2. Why lies he in such mean estate 

where ox and ass are feeding? 

Good Christian, fear: for sinners here 

the silent Word is pleading. 

Refrain 

3. So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh, 

come, peasant, king, to own him; 

the King of kings salvation brings, 

let loving hearts enthrone him. 

Refrain 

Annie Mainwaring, 3:00 p.m. 

Olivia Arcement, 5:00 p.m. 

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. 

Mendelssohn 

3. Mild he lays his glory by, 




Risen with healing in his wings, 


hail, the Sun of Righteousness! 

hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace! 

Refrain 



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Homily | The people are seated at the preacher’s invitation. 

A period of silent prayer follows the sermon. 


Offer 

Prayers of the People | 

The people stand or kneel. 

Intercessor Loving God, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; 

People That we all may be one. 

Intercessor Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; 

People That your Name may be glorified by all people. 

Intercessor We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; 

People That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments. 

Intercessor We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; 

People That there may be justice and peace on the earth. 

Intercessor Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; 

People That our works may find favor in your sight. 

Intercessor Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; 

People That they may be delivered from their distress. 

Intercessor Give to the departed eternal rest; 

People Let light perpetual shine upon them. 

Intercessor We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; 

People May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom. 

Prese 

Closi 

Concluding Collect | 

Officiant 

Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully forgive us 

our sins, accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ 

our Lord. Amen. 

Peace | Officiant The peace of the Lord be always with you. 

People And also with you. 

The people exchange a sign of God’s peace, and are seated. 

Cong 

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Offertory Anthem | 

“Good King Wenceslas” / “Ding Dong Merrily on High” 



arr. Becky and Ernie Brock 

Presentation Hymn | 

The people stand. 

“In the bleak midwinter” stanza 4 Cranham, Gustav Theodore Holst (1874–1934) 

hrist 

Closing Prayer | 


Officiant 

Let us pray. 

Officiant and People 

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. 


“Silent night, holy night” 

1. 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. 


shepherds quake at the sight, 

glories stream from heaven afar, 

heavenly hosts sing alleluia; 

Christ, the Savior, is born! 



Son of God, love’s pure light 

radiant beams from thy holy face, 

with the dawn of redeeming grace, 

Jesus, Lord, at thy birth. 


Stille Nacht 



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Blessing | Officiant 

May Almighty God, who sent Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, bless you in this holy 

season, scatter the darkness of sin, and brighten your heart in the light of holiness. Amen. 

May God, who sent angels to proclaim the glad news of the Savior’s birth, fill you with joy 

and make you heralds of the Gospel. Amen. 

May God, who in the Word made flesh joined heaven to earth and earth to heaven, 

grant you peace and favor. Amen. 

And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you 

and remain with you forever. Amen. 


“Joy to the world” 

1. 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 heaven and nature sing. 

2. 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. 

3. 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, far as the curse is found. 

4. 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, wonders of his love. 

Antioch 


People 

Joy to the world! The Lord is come: 


Voluntary | “Toccata” from Variations on “Adeste fideles” Marcel Dupré (1886–1971) 

Raymond Chenault, organ 

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Worship 

The Rev. Dr. Andrew K. Barnett, Presider, 3:00 p.m. 

The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart, Presider, 5:00 p.m. 

The Rev. Dr. Simon J. Mainwaring, Preacher 

The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart, Clergy in Procession, 3:00 p.m. 

The Rev. Dr. Andrew K. Barnett, 

Clergy in Procession, 5:00 p.m. 

John Carter, Verger, 3:00 p.m. 

Gail Rogers, Verger, 5:00 p.m. 

Readers: 3:00 p.m. 

Anderson Gray Karen Lopp 

Brooks Brisendine Chandler Docka 

States Sanders Annie Mainwaring 

Readers: 5:00 p.m. 

Drew Gossett Margaret Pope 

Taylor Docka Carter McGraw 

William Echols Olivia Arcement 

Acolytes: 3:00 p.m. 

Richard Wofford 

Will Docka 

Beau Reinking 


Drew Gossett 

Charles Davidson 

Altar Guild 

Suzanne Logan 

Susan Virgin 


Taylor Docka 

Jackson Reinking 

Cade Reinking 

Storey Abernathy 

Susie Moreland 

Flower Guild 

Alvin Moore 

Welcome: 3:00 p.m. 

Jeanne Crass 


Virginia Harrison 

Ushers: 3:00 p.m. 

David Aldridge 

Fain Barton 

Will Barton 

Kris Birkness 

Dave Chambless 

Justin Connell 

Kevin Hayes 

Steve Moreland 

Lee Robinson 

Caroline Stanford 

Vance White 


Rick Woodward 

John Boswell 

Lawson Glenn 

Campbell Henn 

Christina Holland 

Chuck Konas 

Mark McDonald 

Floyd Newton 

Clay Rucker 

Woody Vaughan 

–– 

Bill Bedford 

David Smith 

David Barber 

Luke Barton 

David Begley 

Doug Bragg 

Iain Chambless 

David DeLaney 

Larry Jones 

Jason Naunas 

Mike Rodgers 

Johnathan Stanford 

Robert Ball 

Dan Davis 

Hank Harris 

Charlie Henn 

Kevin Kelly 

Edward Lindsey 

Mike Nadal 

Charlie Ogburn 

Todd Silliman 



12/15/21 11:40 AM

Musicians 

Karol K. Kimmell, Director of Youth and Children’s Music 

Raymond Chenault, 

Organist and Choir Master Emeritus, organ 

Suzanne Logue, 

Accompanist for Youth and Children’s Choirs (3:00 p.m.) 

Terry Kinton Mayhew, Accompanist, (5:00 p.m.) 



Clayton Chastain, trumpet 

Junior Choir | Junior Handbell Choir* 

Edward Askew-Norton* Millie Constant 

Chandler Docka 

Charleigh Fogel 

Luke Frilingos 

Tweed Fristoe 

Davis Gifford 

Anderson Gray 

Maddy Johnson* 

Nate Little* 

Karen Lopp* 

Annie Mainwaring* 

Maddie Paga 

James Paisley* 

Nola Parsons 

Arthur Pfeil* 

Cade Reinking* 

Charlotte Richeson 

Ana Shepherdson* 

Serafina Stamm 

Eva Statton* 

Grace Statton* 

Jude Statton* 

Brendon Sullivan 

Cecilia Sullivan* 

Hannah Sullivan* 

Caroline Taylor 

Emmett Waide 

Rosie Waide 

Remy Wilkes* 

Harrison Williams* 

Primary Choir 

Jack Bess 

Sebastian Jimenez-Furr 

Ingrid Mabry 

Millie Nicholas 

Gus Pfeil 

Leonora Stamm 

Madeleine Thompson 

–– 

Harlan Johnson 

Noel Lartey 

Finn Nicholas 

Anna Paisley 

Marina Shepherdson 

Charlotte Thompson 

Deron Yankey 

Youth Choir | Youth Handbell Choir* 

Marissa Brown* 

Madeleine Coleman* 

Carrie Crespino 

Sam Crespino 

Claire DePlonty* 

Nate DePlonty* 

Taylor Docka 

Will Docka 

Virginia Echols* 

William Echols* 

Jack Frilingos 

Paul Frilingos 

Darcy Gaynor 

Nora Gaynor 

Campbell Henn 

Elliott Mainwaring 

Euan Mainwaring 

Grace Osborn* 

Beau Reinking* 

Caroline Stanford 

Bailey Sullivan* 

Fiona Sullivan 

Cate Waide* 

Mary Wyman Woodward 

David Yankey* 

Dylan Yankey* 

Hillary Yankey* 

We are grateful for and welcome back our returning 

Youth Choir Alumni, singing with us tonight. 

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– 7:00 | 10:00 p.m. – 

The Holy Eucharist: Rite II 

During these festive services, we welcome Christ anew into our world and into our heartswith readings 

from Holy Scripture, Holy Eucharist (communion), favorite hymns, seasonal choral and instrumental music, 

led by the All Saints’ Parish Choir and Chamber Orchestra. Each service begins with a 30-minute prelude. 

–– 

Prelude | Le sommeil de l’enfant Jésus op. 3 Henri Büsser (1872–1973) 

(“The slumber of the infant Jesus”) 

Jessica Stinson, violin Julie Koenig, harp Kirk M. Rich, organ 

Chorale Prelude on “Es ist ein Ros entsprungen” Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) 

(“Lo, how a rose e’er blooming”) 


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Geistliches Wiegenlied op. 91 

(“A sacred cradle-song”) 

J. Brahms 

Die ihr schwebet 

Um diese Palmen 

In Nacht und Wind, 

Ihr heil’gen Engel, 

Stillet die Wipfel! 

Es schlummert mein Kind. 

Ihr Palmen von Bethlehem 

Im Windesbrausen, 

Wie mögt ihr heute 

So zornig sausen! 

O rauscht nicht also! 

Schweiget, neiget 

Euch leis’ und lind; 



Der Himmelsknabe 

Duldet Beschwerde, 

Ach, wie so müd’ er ward 

Vom Leid der Erde. 

Ach nun im Schlaf ihm 

Leise gesänftigt 

Die Qual zerrinnt, 



Grimmige Kälte 

Sauset hernieder, 

Womit nur deck’ ich 

Des Kindleins Glieder! 

O all ihr Engel, 

Die ihr geflügelt 

Wandelt im Wind, 


Es schlummert mein kind. 

You who hover 

Around these palms 

In night and wind, 

You holy angels, 

Silence the tree-tops! 

My child is sleeping. 

You palms of Bethlehem 

In the raging wind, 

Why do you bluster 

So angrily today! 

O roar not so! 

Be still, lean 

Calmly and gently over us; 



The heavenly babe 

Suffers distress, 

Oh, how weary He has grown 

With the sorrows of this world. 

Ah, now that in sleep 

His pains 

Are gently eased, 

Silence the treetops! 


Fierce cold 

Blows down on us, 

With what shall I cover 

My little child’s limbs? 

O all you angels, 

Who wing your way 

On the winds, 



Words: Emanuel Geibel (1815–1884), tr. Richard Stokes 

Sandy Sharis, mezzo-soprano Tania Maxwell Clements, viola Kirk M. Rich, piano 



12/15/21 11:40 AM

“In the bleak mid-winter” Harold Darke (1888–1976) 

(“The Sleeping Christ-Child”) 

In the bleak mid-winter frosty wind made moan; earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; 

snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, in the bleak mid-winter long ago. Our God, 

heaven cannot hold him, nor earth sustain, heaven and earth shall flee away when he comes 

to reign: In the bleak mid-winter a stable-place sufficed the Lord God Almighty – Jesus Christ. 

Enough for him, whom cherubim worship night and day, a breastful of milk and a mangerful 

of hay; enough for him, whom angels fall down before, the ox and ass and camel which adore. 

What can I give Him, poor as I am? – If I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb; if I were 

a wise man I would do my part, – Yet what I can I give Him, – give my heart. 

Words: Christina Rossetti (1830–1894) 

Alex Chappell, soprano Frank Timmerman, tenor The All Saints’ Parish Choir 

Schlafendes Jesuskind from Mörike-Lieder Hugo Wolf (1860–1903) 

(“The Sleeping Christ-Child”) 

Sohn der Jungfrau, Himmelskind! am Boden, auf dem Holz der Schmerzen eingeschlafen, 

das der fromme Meister, sinnvoll spielend, deinen leichten Träumen unterlegte; Blume du, noch in der 

Knospe dämmernd Eingehüllt die Herrlichkeit des Vaters! O wer sehen könnte, welche Bilder Hinter 

dieser Stirne, diesen schwarzen Wimpern sich in sanftem Wechsel malen! 

Son of the Virgin, heavenly child! Asleep on the ground, on the wood of suffering, 

which the pious painter, in meaningful play, has laid beneath thy gentle dreams; O flower, still 

the glory of God the Father! Though still hidden in the dark bud! Ah, if one could see what 

pictures, behind this brow and these dark lashes, are reflected in gentle succession! 

Words: Eduard Mörike (1804–1875), tr. Richard Stokes 

Greer Lyle, soprano Kirk M. Rich, organ 

Proce 

Aria in a Classic Style Marcel Grandjany (1891–1975) 

Julie Koenig, harp Davd Brensinger, organ The All Saints’ Chamber Orchestra 

“The Holly and the Ivy” from Six Interludes on Christmas Carols W.S. Lloyd Webber (1914–82) 


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Processional Hymn | 

The people stand as the bell tolls. 


The Celebrant, standing between two torchbearers at the back of the nave, 

reads from the Gospel of John 1:1—5; 10—14 

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word 

was with God, and the Word was God. He was 

in the beginning with God. All things came 

into being through him, and without him not 

one thing came into being. What has come into 

being in him was life, and the life was the light 

of all people. 

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness 

did not overcome it. He was in the world, 

and the world came into being through him; 







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only-begotten 


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yet the world did not know him. He came 

to what was his own, and his own people did 

not accept him. But to all who received him, 

who believed in his name, he gave power to 

become children of God, who were born, not 

of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will 

of man, but of God. And the Word became 

flesh and lived among us, and we have seen 

his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, 

full of grace and truth. 




glory to God, 


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Collect of the Day | 

Celebrant The Lord be with you. 

People And also with you. 

Celebrant Let us pray. 

O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true light: Grant that 

we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; 

where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. 


The First Lesson | Isaiah 9:2–7 

The people who walked in darkness have seen 

a great light; those who lived in a land of deep 

darkness— on them light has shined. You have 

multiplied the nation, you have increased its 

joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the 

harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. 

For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across 

their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you 

have broken as on the day of Midian. For all 

the boots of the tramping warriors and all 

the garments rolled in blood shall be burned 

Reader 

People 

The word of the Lord. 


Guru Swamy, 7:00 p.m. 

Jerry Byrd, 10:00 p.m. 

as fuel for the fire. For a child has been born 

for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon 

his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful 

Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, 

Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow 

continually, and there shall be endless peace 

for the throne of David and his kingdom. He 

will establish and uphold it with justice and 

with righteousness from this time onward and 

forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will 

do this. 

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Psalm | 96 

Sung by the choir. 

Cantate Domino Chant: David Hurd (b. 1950) 

Sing to the Lord a new song; 

sing to the Lord, all the whole earth. 

Sing to the Lord and bless his Name; 

proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day. 

Declare his glory among the nations 

and his wonders among all peoples. 

For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; 

he is more to be feared than all gods. 

As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols; 

but it is the Lord who made the heavens. 

Oh, the majesty and magnificence of his presence! 

Oh, the power and the splendor of his sanctuary! 

Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples; 

ascribe to the Lord honor and power. 

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Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; 

bring offerings and come into his courts. 

Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; 

let the whole earth tremble before him. 

Tell it out among the nations: “The Lord is King! 

he has made the world so firm that it cannot be moved; 

he will judge the peoples with equity.” 

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 Lord when he comes, 

when he comes to judge the earth. 

He will judge the world with righteousness 

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The Second Lesson | Titus 2:11–14 

Reader 

People 

Sequence Hymn | 

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing 

salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety 

and worldly passions, and in the present age 

to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, 

and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope 

“Joy to the world” 

The word of the Lord. 


1. Joy to the world! the Lord is come: 

let earth receive her King; 

let every heart prepare him room, 



and heaven and heaven and nature sing. 

2. 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. 

Jiffy Page, 7:00 p.m. 

Rob Boas, 10:00 p.m. 

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. 

3. No more let sins and sorrows grow, 

nor thorns infest the ground; 

he comes to make his blessings flow 



far as, far as the curse is found. 

4. He rules the world with truth and grace, 

and makes the nations prove 

the glories of his righteousness, 



and wonders, wonders of his love. 

Antioch 



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The Gospel | Luke 2:1–20 

Gospeler 

People 

The holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Luke. 

Glory to you, Lord Christ. 

In 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. 






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 he 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. 

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People 

The Gospel of the Lord. 

Praise to you Lord Christ. 

Sermon | The people are seated at the preacher’s invitation. 


A period of silent prayer follows the sermon. 

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The Nicene Creed | 


Prayers of the People | 

Celebrant Let us affirm our faith using the words of the Nicene Creed. 

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. 

The people stand or kneel. 

Intercessor 

People 

Intercessor 

People 

Intercessor 

People 

Intercessor 

People 

Intercessor 

People 

Intercessor 

People 

Intercessor 

People 

Intercessor 

People 

Loving God, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; 

That we all may be one. 

Guru Swamy, 7:00 p.m. 

Rob Boas, 10:00 p.m. 

Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; 

That your Name may be glorified by all people. 

We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; 

That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments. 

We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; 

That there may be justice and peace on the earth. 

Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; 

That our works may find favor in your sight. 

Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; 

That they may be delivered from their distress. 

Give to the departed eternal rest; 

Let light perpetual shine upon them. 

We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; 

May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom. 

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. 



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Concluding Collect | 

Celebrant 

Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully forgive us 

our sins, accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ 

our Lord. Amen. 

Prese 

Peace | Celebrant 

People 

Announcements | 

The peace of the Lord be always with you. 

And also with you. 

The people exchange a sign of God’s peace, and are seated. 

Your financial support helps us participate in God’s work in the world. If you 

would like to contribute to the Sunday offering, we invite you to place your donation 

in the offering plate, or scan the code to the right with your phone to give electronically. 

The Holy Communion 

Offertory Anthem | 

“A babe is born” op. 55 William Mathias (1934–1992) 




Veni Creator Spiritus. (Come, Creator Spirit) 

At Bethlehem, that blessed place, 

The child of bliss now born he was; 

And him to serve God give us grace, 

O lux beata Trinitas. (O Trinity of blessed Light) 

There came three kings out of the East, 

To worship the King that is so free, 

With gold and myrrh and frankincense, 

A solis ortus cardine. (From the pivot 

of the sun’s rising) 


The angels came down with one cry, 

A fair song that night sung they 

In worship of that child: 

Gloria tibi Domine. (Glory be to thee, O Lord) 




Veni Creator Spiritus, 

O lux beata Trinitas, 

A solis ortus cardine, 

Gloria tibi Domine. 

Noel! 

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Presentation Hymn | 


“So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh” 

Greensleeves 

1992) 

Eucharistic Prayer B | 

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Celebrant 

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, 

Almighty God, Creator of heaven and earth. Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, 

to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh 

of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive 

power to become your children. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and 

Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim 

the glory of your Name: 



12/15/21 11:40 AM

Sanctus | Communion Service in A Minor Harold Darke (1888–1976) 


Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts: 

Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. 

Glory be to thee, O Lord Most High. 

Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. 

Hosanna in the highest. 

The Celebrant continues 

We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us 

in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; 

and above all in Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh. For in these last days you sent Jesus to be 

incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In Christ, you have 

delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In Christ, you have brought us 

out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. 

On the night before he died for us, our Savior Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given 

thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, 

which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” 

Therefore, according to his command, O God, 


We remember Christ’s death, 

We proclaim Christ’s resurrection, 

We await Christ’s coming in glory; 

The Celebrant continues 

And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Savior of all; presenting to you, 

from your creation, this bread. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these 

gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ. Unite us in the sacrifice of Jesus 

Christ, through whom we are acceptable to you, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness 

of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country 

where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your children; through Jesus 

Christ our Savior, the firstborn of all creation, the head 

of the Church, and the author of our salvation. 

By whom, and with whom, and in whom, 

in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory 

is yours, Almighty God, now and for ever. AMEN. 

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, 

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Celebrant 

People 

Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; 

Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. 

Celebrant 

The Gifts of God for the People of God. Whoever you are, wherever you are on your journey, 

you are welcome at this table. 


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Fraction Anthem | Agnus Dei 

Communion Service in A Minor 


O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, 

have mercy upon us. 


have mercy upon us. 


grant us thy peace. 

H. Darke 



12/15/21 11:40 AM

Communion Music | 

“Jesus, Jesus, rest your head” 

Jesus, Jesus, rest your head. 

You have got a manger bed. 

All the evil folk on earth, 

Sleep in feathers at their birth. 



Have you heard about our Jesus? 

Have you heard about his fate? 

How his mother came to the stable, 

On that Christmas Eve so late? 

Charley Snell, tenor 

Kentucky folk carol 

arr. Adam Burnette (b. 1984) 

Winds were blowing. 

Cows were lowing. 

Stars were glowing, glowing, glowing. 



Comm 


“O holy night” Adolphe Adam (1803–1856) 

arr. James Biery 

O holy night! The stars are brightly shining, it is the night of our dear Savior’s birth. 

Long lay the world in sin and error pining, till he appear’d and the soul felt its worth. A thrill 

of hope, the weary world rejoices, for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees! 

O hear the angel voices! O night divine, O night when Christ was born; 

O night divine, O night, O night Divine. 

Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming, with glowing hearts by his cradle we stand. 

So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming, here come the wise men from the Orient land. The King 

of Kings lay thus in lowly manger; in all our trials born to be our friend. He knows our need, 

to our weaknesses no stranger, behold your King! Before him lowly bend! Behold your King, 

before him lowly bend! 

Truly he taught us to love one another; his law is love and his gospel is peace. Chains shall 

he break for the slave is our brother; and in his name all oppression shall cease. Sweet hymns 

of joy in grateful chorus raise we, let all within us praise his holy name. Christ is the Lord! 

O praise his Name forever, his power and glory evermore proclaim. 

His power and glory evermore proclaim. 

Words: Placide Cappeau (1808–1877); English translation by John Sullivan Dwight (1813–1893) 

Greer Lyle, sprano The All Saints’ Chamber Orchestra 

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Post Communion Prayer | 


Than a carol, for to sing 


Awake the voice! Awake the string! 

Dark and dull night, fly hence away, 

And give the honour to this day, 

That sees December turned to May. 

Why does the chilling Winter’s morn 

Smile, like a field beset with corn? 

Or smell like a meadow newly-shorn, 

Thus, on the sudden? Come and see 

The cause, why things thus fragrant be: 

’Tis He is born, whose quick’ning birth 

Gives life and lustre, public mirth, 

To heaven, and the under-earth. 


Celebrant 

Post-Communion Hymn | 

“What sweeter music can we bring?” John Rutter (b. 1945) 

Let us pray. 


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. 


shepherds quake at the sight, 

glories stream from heaven afar, 

heavenly hosts sing alleluia; 



Words: Robert Herrick (1591–1674) 

We see Him come, and know Him ours, 

Who, with His sunshine, and His showers, 

Turns all the patient ground to flowers. 

The darling of the world is come, 

And fit it is, we find a room 

To welcome Him. The nobler part 

Of all the house here, is the heart, 

Which we will give Him; and bequeath 

This holly, and this ivy wreath, 

To do Him honour; who’s our King, 

And Lord of all this reveling. 


Than a carol for to sing 



Eternal God, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus 

Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. 

Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve 

you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen. 

“Silent night, holy night” 


Son of God, love’s pure light 

radiant beams from thy holy face, 

with the dawn of redeeming grace, 



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Blessing | Celebrant 

May Almighty God, who sent Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, bless you in this holy 

season, scatter the darkness of sin, and brighten your heart in the light of holiness. Amen. 

May God, who sent angels to proclaim the glad news of the Savior’s birth, fill you with joy 

and make you heralds of the Gospel. Amen. 

May God, who in the Word made flesh joined heaven to earth and earth to heaven, grant you 

peace and favor. Amen. 

And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you 

and remain with you forever. Amen. 

Closing Hymn | 










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3. Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace! 

hail the Sun of Righteousness! 


risen with healing in his wings. 

Mild he lays his glory by, 




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Mendelssohn 


People 

Go forth in the light of the Christ Child. 


Voluntary | 7:00 p.m. 

Noël Parisienne, Op. 26, No. 4 Charles Quef (1873–1931) 


Voluntary | 10:00 p.m. 

Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, op. 14 Louis Vierne (1870–1937) 

VI. Final 

Dr. Kirk M. Rich, organ 

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Worship 7:00 p.m. 

The Rev. Dr. Simon J. Mainwaring, 

Celebrant and Preacher 

The Rev. Dr. Andrew K. Barnett, Gospeler 

Guru Swamy, Jiffy Page, Lectors 

Guru Swamy, Intercessor 

Steve Moreland, Eucharistic Minister 

The Rev. Karen P. Evans, Clergy in Procession 

The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart, Liturgical Deacon 

Desmond Dorsey, James Langford, Vergers 

Worship 10:00 p.m. 

The Rev. Dr. Simon J. Mainwaring, Celebrant and Preacher 

The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart, Gospeler 

Jerry Byrd, Rob Boas, Lectors 

Rob Boas, Intercessor 

Ted French, Eucharistic Minister 

The Rev. Dr. Andrew K. Barnett, Liturgical Deacon 

Ellen Porter, Jacob Clifton Albritton, Vergers 


Jack Srinivasan 

Altar Guild: 7:00 p.m. 

Cissa Rassel 

Altar Guild: 10:00 p.m. 

Lynne Bryant, 

Jane Whitaker 

Joe Srinivasan 

Jane Vickers 


Marietta Petters 

Flower Guild 

Alvin Moore 


Dan Pennywell 


Sydney Cleland 


Norman Johnson 

Matt Collins 

John Higley 

Dick James 

Nolan Leake 

Bob Miller 

Bradley Pratt 


Carl Anderson 

Frank Briscoe 

Ted French 

Dante Hudson 

Ed O’Halloran 

Ellen Porter 

Francie Root 

Jowell Thome 

Andrew Torgrimson 

Debbie Wilson 

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Bill Bedford 

Stan Bokoski 

Vic Hansen 

Jim Howard 

Jim Laughlin 

Harris Lowe 

Don Nelms 

Russ Wofford 

Michael Asmussen 

Charlie Echols 

Sally George 

Robert Lewis 

Ann Stuart Pearce 

Gail Rogers 

Michele Rusin 

Barckley Toole 

Tamara Van Tuyl 

Woody Vaughan 

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Musicians 

Dr. Kirk M. Rich, Director of Music and Organist 

The All Saints’ Chamber Orchestra 

Ronda Respess, violin 

Jessica Stinson, violin 

Tania Maxwell Clements, viola 

Erin Cassel Idnani, cello 

The All Saints’ Parish Choir 

Soprano 

Casey Bagby 


Barbara Hammond 




Alto 


Mary Wyche Lesesne 

Greer Lyle 

Ivy Moultrie 

Sandy Sharis 


Tenor 

Joseph Allan 

Sam Ritter 

Charley Snell 


Michael Waterson 

Bass 




Alvin Moore 

Ferrell Moultrie 


David Brensinger, Interim Organist 

Erin Wehr, trumpet 

Lisa Angert Morris, timpani 


Kirk M. Rich, director 

The All Saints’ Schola 

Soprano 

Casey Bagby 





Alto 


Greer Lyle 

Sandy Sharis 


Tenor 

Joseph Allan 

Sam Ritter 

Charley Snell 


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Service Music Acknowledgements and Permissions 

Music for A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, 1:00 p.m. 

In dulci jubilo, Leo Sowerby (1895–1968), © 1968 by Hinrichsen Edition, Ltd. Bach House, 10–12 Baches Street, London, N.1.; Berceuse 

Paraphrase, George Baker (b. 1951) – Copyright 1993 by H.T. FitzSimons Company; Once in royal David’s city, Words: Cecil Francis 

Alexander (1818–1895), alt., Music: Irby, melody Henry John Gauntlett (1805–1876); harm. Arthur Henry Mann (1850–1929), Copyright: 

Music: © 1957, Novello and Company Limited. Used by permission; A babe is born, William Mathias (1934–1992), Copyright © 1971 

Oxford University Press; O Little town of Bethlehem, Words: Phillips Brooks (1835–1893), Music: Forest Green, English melody; adapt. 

and harm. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958), Copyright: Music: By permission of Oxford University Press; The Lamb, John Tavener 

(1944–2013), Copyright 1982 J & W Chester/Edition Wilhelm Hansen London Ltd.; Joys seven, trad. English arr. Stephen Cleobury 

(1948–2019), Copyright 1984 Oxford University Press; What sweeter music can we bring? John Rutter (b. 1945), Copyright 1988 Oxford 

University Press, Inc.; God rest you merry gentlemen, Words: London carol, 18th cent., Music: God Rest You Merry, melody from Little Book 

of Christmas Carols, ca. 1850; harm. Charles Winfred Douglas (1867–1944), Copyright: Music: Copyright © The Church Pension Fund; The 

Magi’s Dream, James Whitbourn (b. 1963) Copyright 2011 Chester Music Limited; Noël Parisienne Charles Quef (1873–1931), Copyright 

2003 by Dover Publications, Inc. 

Music for Festival Worship with Children’s Choirs, 3:00 p.m. 

Greensleeves Variations, Louis Fleury (1878–1926), David Owen (1709–1739), ©1976 Lyra Music Co., New York, N.Y; Aria, Flor Peeters 

(1903–1986), Copyright 1946 Edition Heuwekemeijer (Amsterdam); We Three Kings, arr. Becky & Ernie Brock, arr. Ernie & Becky Brock. 

© 1992 Arrière-cour Productions. Published and distributed by Vanderbilt Music Company; The holly and the ivy, arr. Becky & Ernie Brock, 

arr. Ernie & Becky Brock. © 1992 Arrière-cour Productions. Published and distributed by Vanderbilt Music Company; O Come, All Ye Faithful, 

B. Wayne Bisbee. © 2013 Choristers Guild, Dallas Texas; On this day earth shall ring, ( from Dancing Day) arr. by John Rutter (b. 1945) 

© 2013 Oxford University Press; No room, tune: Lloyd Larson (b. 1954), text: J. Paul Williams (1937–2010), Copyright 2009 Fred Bock 

Music Company; Good King Wenceslas/Ding–dong merrily on high , arr. Becky & Ernie Brock, © 1992 Arrière-cour Productions. Published 

and distributed by Vanderbilt Music Company; Toccata from Variations on “Adeste fideles”, – Marcel Dupré (1886–1971), Copyright 1974 

Belwin Mills 

Music for Festival Worship with Youth Choirs, 5:00 p.m. 

Greensleeves Variations, Louis Fleury (1878–1926), David Owen (1709–1739), ©1976 Lyra Music Co., New York, N.Y; Aria, Flor Peeters 

(1903–1986), Copyright 1946 Edition Heuwekemeijer (Amsterdam); We Three Kings, arr. Becky & Ernie Brock, arr. Ernie & Becky Brock. 

© 1992 Arrière-cour Productions. Published and distributed by Vanderbilt Music Company; The holly and the ivy, arr. Becky & Ernie 

Brock, arr. Ernie & Becky Brock. © 1992 Arrière-cour Productions. Published and distributed by Vanderbilt Music Company; O Come, 

All Ye Faithful, B. Wayne Bisbee. © 2013 Choristers Guild, Dallas Texas; Night of silence, Daniel Kantor, Franz Gruber (1787–1863), 

arr John Ferguson (b.1941), © 1984 GIA Publications; There is a great joy a-coming, Ragan Courtney (b. 1943) & Buyrl Red (1936 – 

2013), © 1972 LifeWay Worship; Good King Wenceslas/Ding-dong merrily on high, arr. Becky & Ernie Brock, © 1992 Arrière-cour Productions. 

Published and distributed by Vanderbilt Music Company; Toccata from Variations on “Adeste fideles”, – Marcel Dupré (1886-1971), 

Copyright 1974 Belwin Mills 



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Music for The Holy Eucharist: Rite II, 7:00 p.m. 

Aria in a Classic Style , Marcel Grandjany (1891–1975) © 1944 Associated Music Publishers Inc., New York; The Holly and the Ivy, 

W.S. Lloyd Webber (1914–1982) Copyright 1961 by Novello & Co Ltd; Communion Service in A Minor: Gloria, Music: Harold Darke 

(1888–1976), Copyright: © 1967 Oxford University Press; Psalm 96 Cantate Domino: Music David Hurd (b. 1950) Copyright 1973 David 

Hurd; The Nicene Creed, Music: Calvin Hampton (1938–1984), Copyright: Copyright © 1975 GIA Publications, Inc.; A babe is born, 

William Mathias (1934–1992), Copyright © 1971 Oxford University Press; Communion Service in A Minor Sanctus and Benedictus, Music: 

Harold Darke (1888–1976), Copyright: Oxford University Press 1967; Communion Service in A Minor Agnus Dei, Music: Harold Darke 

(1888–1976), Copyright: Oxford University Press 1967; O holy night, Adolphe Adam (1803–1856) arr. James Biery, Copyright 2004 GIA 

Publications, Inc.; What sweeter music can we bring? John Rutter (b. 1945), Copyright 1988 Oxford University Press, Inc.; Noël Parisienne 

Charles Quef (1873–1931), Copyright 2003 by Dover Publications, Inc. 

Music for The Holy Eucharist: Rite II, 10:00 p.m. 

Aria in a Classic Style , Marcel Grandjany (1891–1975) © 1944 Associated Music Publishers Inc., New York; The Holly and the Ivy, W.S. 

Lloyd Webber (1914–1982) Copyright 1961 by Novello & Co Ltd; Communion Service in A Minor: Gloria, Music: Harold Darke (1888– 

1976), Copyright: © 1967 Oxford University Press; Psalm 96 Cantate Domino: Music David Hurd (b. 1950) Copyright 1973 David Hurd; The 

Nicene Creed, Music: Calvin Hampton (1938–1984), Copyright: Copyright © 1975 GIA Publications, Inc.; A babe is born, William Mathias 

(1934–1992), Copyright © 1971 Oxford University Press; Communion Service in A Minor Sanctus and Benedictus, Music: Harold Darke 

(1888–1976), Copyright: 1967 © Oxford University Press; Communion Service in A Minor Agnus Dei, Music: Harold Darke (1888–1976), 

Copyright: © 1967 Oxford University Press; O holy night, Adolphe Adam (1803–1856) arr. James Biery, Copyright 2004 GIA Publications, 

Inc.; What sweeter music can we bring? John Rutter (b. 1945), Copyright 1988 Oxford University Press, Inc. 

Permission to print and stream music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License # A-712666 All rights reserved 

and Christian Copyright Solutions License 13154 

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The flowers on the altar and in the chapel are given to the glory of God and 

In Loving Memory of 

Joyce Ahere 

by Charles and Kathryn Ombam 

Phillip J. Cherry 

by Jeff Strauch 

Terry Clegg, Tom Barge, John P. Barge, Jr., 

and Sylvia Weinstock 

by Anne Barge Clegg 

Martha Toole Cork, Dr. Hubert Buxton, Jr. 

by Vicky and Charlie Cork 

The Rev. Bill Evans 

by his family 

Dee Petters and Richard Gandy 

by Marietta and Skip Petters 

Edwin Floyd Garner and Janie Glass Garner 

by their son, Bruce Garner 

Goldie P. and Ezra E. Graham 

by Larry Graham 

Mark Emory Graham 

by Bruce Garner 

Ricky Jones 

by Larry Graham 

John Kerr 

by Frances and Jim Kerr 

Thomas Audley Jackson, Jean and Bill Nichols 

by Valerie and Richard Nichols 

Frances and Bob King 

by Frances and Jim Kerr 

Norman and Cecelia Johnson, 

Rocco and Kathryn Priolette, Pam Priolette Fragale 

by Patty and Norman Johnson 

Our parents: Fran and Bob Davis, 

and Lee and Frank Virgin 

by Susan and Frank Virgin 

Dr. and Mrs. Victor Matney 

by Jennifer and Clay Rucker 

Kathy McCune 

by Scott, Katie and Jake McCune 

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Monk 

by Molly, Emily and Jack 

Walter Alan Morgan 


William C. Osborn 

by Cynthia Osborn 

James Robert Paine, Elizabeth Johnson Ragland, 

and William McKenzie Ragland 

by Christine and Bill Ragland 

Mary, Michael and Dorothy Rusin, Betty Schmid 

by Mike Schmid and Michele Rusin 

Charles M. Shaffer, Jr. 

by Harriet Shaffer, Emi and Michael Gragnani, 

Karen and Charles Shaffer, 

and Caroline and Bryan Vroon 

Thomas J. Sheehan, Jr. 


William Michael Thompson, Jr. 

by his loving family 

Hayden Raynor Vickers 

by his family 

Frank White 

by his family: Cissie, Hadley and Matt, 

Whitney and Zach 

Our mothers: Donna-Mai Allen 

and Astrid Martin Smyer 

by N.J. and David Edge 

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In Gratitude for 

The many years of devoted service to our parish 

by Pat Kiley, an angel as well as a saint in our midst 

by grateful parishioners 

The All Saints’ music ministry 

by an appreciative congregation 

The joyful leadership of Karol Kimmell 

for our young singers 

by a thankful family 

The work and guidance of Louisa Merchant 

and our Refugee Ministry volunteers 

on behalf of the displaced 

by Penny and Mike Pope 

The kind heart and levitating energy of Alvin Moore 

by some of his fans 

The handiwork of the Flower Guild 

by appreciative parishioners 

The steadfast faith, joyful heart, 

and fine work of Ellen Hayes 

by a friend 

The goodness of the All Saints’ staff and their pastoral 

care of us during pandemic times 

by the Dearly Beloved in the pews 

Rev. Simon Mainwaring and his leadership 

by Craig and Sydney Cleland 

Ca 

Sydney Cleland and Barrie Gibby 

and The Labyrinth at All Saints’ Ministry 

by Virginia Schenck 

Mary Leivonen Jackson 

by Valerie and Richard Nichols 

In Honor of 

Alvin Moore and his dedication to All Saints’, 

his guidance, his gentle way of correcting errors, 

his inspiration, his enthusiasm, and his countless hours 

of work for all aspects of All Saints’ life 

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In Thanksgiving for 

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ours 

Fifty-six years of marriage 

by Harvie and Chuck Abney 

All Saints’ pandemic response, 

keeping us all together while apart 

by Rick and Judy Fritz 

All Saints’ pastoral care 

by Cissie White 

Our children: Adair and Sam 

by Shelley and Cole Sawyer 

Our children: Helen and Emery Waddell, 

Carolyn and Henry Portwood, and Henry Harris 

by Hank and Linda Harris 

Our children and grandchildren 

by Skip and Marietta Petters 

The ministry of e-Care and the prayers 

and comfort-food offered during difficult times 

by a recipient 

The commitment of Kathy Roberts to our young Saints 

by a grateful family 

The wonderful All Saints’ family 

that has loved and cared for me, and kept me 

on my toes for the past 27 years 

by Pat Kiley 

The guiding light of Sarah Hill 

by Virginia Schenck 

Rose Johnston 

by Liza Johnston and Pat Sheehan and family 

My sister, Beth Jones 

by Woodie Jones Wisebram 

Karol Kimmel 

by Vic, Sarah and Sally Hansen 

The All Saints’ Vestry 

by Sydney Cleland 

Jay Mannelly 

by Elvira Mannelly 

The life of Susie Moreland 

by Steve C. Moreland, MD 

Caroline and Everett Nadal 

by Elizabeth and Mike Nadal 

My children: Vic, Dirk, and Jacob; 

and my grandchildren: Brandon, Della, Xander, 

Skylar and Hunter 

by Bill Bedford 

Annie, Romain, Paul, Remy, and Adalyn 

by Paul and Sandy Thim 



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All Saints’ Episcopal Church 

is a parish in the Diocese of Atlanta 

The Rt. Rev. Robert C. Wright, Bishop 

The Rt. Rev. Don A. Wimberly, Assisting Bishop 

Rector 


2021—2022 Vestry 

Sydney Cleland, Senior Warden Dan Pennywell, Junior Warden Mary Jo Bryan, Clerk Sheldon Taylor, Treasurer 

Justin Averette 

Mary Brennan 

Bert Clark 

Greg Cole 

Des Dorsey 

Amy Gaynor 

Lynda Herrig 

Dante Hudson 

Louisa Johnson 

Mark McDonald 

Steve Moreland 

Gail Rogers 

Charlene Smith-Stewart 

Sherry Collins Terlemezian 

Russ Wofford 

Clergy 

The Rev. Dr. Andrew K. Barnett, Associate Rector 

The Rev. Karen P. Evans, Priest Associate for Pastoral Care 

The Rev. Dr. Denni Moss, Priest Associate for Pastoral Care 

The Rev. Natosha Reid Rice, Minister for Public Life 

The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart, Associate Rector 

Affiliated Clergy and Staff 

The Very Rev. Dr. Harry H. Pritchett, 

Rector Emeritus 

The Rev. Robert T. M. Book 

The Rev. Bill Clarkson 

The Rev. Dr. James M. Donald 

The Rev. Spurgeon Hays 

The Rev. Dr. David M. Moss, III 

The Rev. Gary Mull 

The Rev. Milton H. Murray 

The Rev. Paul Thim 

The Rev. Richard Winters 

Ray and Beth Chenault, 

Organists and Choirmasters Emeriti 

Administrative, Facilities and Program Staff 

Lisa Bell, Director of Print 

and Graphic Communications 

David Brensinger, Interim Organist 

Cherish Carr, Director of All Saints’ Nursery 

Jocelyn Cassada, 

Director of Digital Communications 

Nancy Dodson, Director of Finance 

Betsey Gibbs, Membership Coordinator 

Jill Gossett, Director of Parish Life 

Lori Guarisco, Threads Coordinator 

Ellen Hayes, 

Director of Stewardship & Development 

Reece Johnson, Head Sexton 

Karol Kimmell, 

Director of Youth and Children’s Music 

Benjenia Lee, Sexton 

Suzanne Logue, Accompanist for Youth 

and Children’s Choirs 

Louisa Merchant, 

Director of Refugee Ministries 

Randy Miller, Director of Security 

Marie-Louise Muhumuza, Receptionist 

Maurice D. Reddick, 

Project and Facilities Manager 

Dr. Kirk M. Rich, Director of Music 

Kathy Roberts, 

Director of Children’s Ministries 

Tracey Sage, Executive Assistant to the Rector 

Phil Turks, Sexton 

Victor Young, Sexton 


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A Vision for All the Saints 

Adult Formation Spring 2022 

Sundays, 10:15–11:05 a.m. in Ellis Hall 

In January 2022, we will welcome back to the block three beloved clergy leaders who have served at All Saints’: 

Barbara Brown Taylor, Martha Sterne, and Geoffrey Hoare. We will also welcome back Luther Smith, renowned 

theologian from Emory University. 

On Sundays at 10:20 a.m. in Ellis Hall, each of these leaders will join in conversation with our rector, Simon 

Mainwaring, as we begin our work of casting a vision for the future of our mission and ministries at All Saints’. 

Please make sure to mark your calendars and join us for this exciting series 

as we give thanks for the gift of Christ’s church in this place together: 

January 9 

An Altar for the World 

with Barbara Brown Taylor and Martha Sterne 

January 16 

Church, Mission, and the City with Luther Smith 

January 23 

The Challenges of a 21st Century Church 

with Geoffrey Hoare 

outh 

For more information, 

please contact the Rev. Dr. Simon J. Mainwaring at 

smainwaring@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

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Holiday Schedules and Closures: 

Christmas Day Worship Service: 

On Christmas morning, join us at 10:00 a.m. 

for a peaceful service of Holy Eucharist (communion) 

with a sermon and Christmas carols, accompanied by 

organ music. This service will be in-person only (it will 

not be livestreamed) and the nursery will be closed. 

1 Christmas Worship Service: 

On Sunday, December 26, we will combine the 9:00 

and 11:15 a.m. worship services into one 10:00 a.m. 

service. This service will be in-person only (it will not be 

livestreamed) and the nursery will be closed. We will also 

have services in the chapel at 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 

Church Office Closures: 

The church office will be closed 

on Monday, December 27 through 

Friday, December 31; however, 

we will be able to accept year-end 

donations at the business office on Wednesday, December 

29, Thursday, December 30, and Friday, December 31 

(until noon). We will also be closed on Monday, January 3 

in observance of the New Year’s holiday. 

In the event of a pastoral emergency, please call 

404–881–0835 and the message you hear will direct you 

to the clergy on call. 


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them. 

Christmas Day 

I n t h e C h u r c h 

10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II 

Sunday, December 26, 1 Christmas 

I n t h e C h u r c h 

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I 

10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II 

5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II 

For information on viewing our online worship services, please visit us at 

allsaintsatlanta.org. 

634 West Peachtree Street NW | Atlanta, Georgia 30308-1925 

telephone: 404.881.0835 | facsimile: 404.881.3796 

allsaintsatlanta.org 


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