A SERVICE OF LESSONS & CAROLS FOR ADVENT

DECEMBER 2, 2018 THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

11:00 A.M. ST. CHRYSOSTOM’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

1424 NORTH DEARBORN PARKWAY CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60610

WWW.SAINTC.ORG – 312.944.1083

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Whoever you are, and wherever you find yourself on the journey of faith, you are welcome here. We are so glad you have chosen to join us today. If this is your first time here, please fill out a welcome card, located in the pews or at the back of the church, and leave it in the offering plate or with one of our ushers. THINGS TO KNOW Restrooms Are available in the first-floor Harding Room, downstairs by Sunday School classrooms, and upstairs by the second-floor Guild Room. Fellowship Grab some coffee and a muffin in the 1st floor Harding Room and enjoy some good conversation. Coffee hour ends at 1 p.m. Formation Hour 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. � Adult Forum: 2nd floor Guild Room.* � Youth Confirmation Class: 2nd floor North Room. � Children’s Sunday School: LL classrooms.

*More details on Adult Formation can be found in the back of this bulletin in the announcements section.

HELPFUL NOTES Communion All baptized people and all those seeking a deeper relationship with Christ are invited to receive the bread and wine made holy. Gluten-free wafers are available upon request. If you prefer to receive a blessing, come forward and simply cross your arms over your chest. Offering Giving back to God through pledges and tithes is one of the privileges of being a member of God’s family. We want our guests to feel no pressure to give. Accessible worship Large print hymnals and copies of the Book of Common Prayer are in the back of the church. Hearing Loop instructions are available, also in the back of the church. BUILDING MEANINGFUL WORSHIP HABITS

� Arrive early to settle your mind and body. Ask God to open your eyes, ears, mind, and heart to receive God’s Word.

� Participate fully. Sing when there is music. Pray when there is prayer. Listen to the Scriptures and pay attention to what word or phrase sticks with you.

� Introduce yourself by name to someone you don’t know and build your church community.

� Consider which part of worship you are most drawn to. Then consider signing up to assist in that ministry when you can.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPEAK TO A MINISTER? Contact Administrative Assistant Jessica Figueroa at Jessica@saintc.org or 312-944-1083 for an appointment. Our clergy want to know you, so don’t be shy! CONNECT WITH US � To be added to the parish e-mail list, visit:

https://bit.ly/2Lmbx8u, or contact the Parish Office at 312-944-1083

� Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @StChrysChicago

� Keep up with Rev. Wes on Twitter: @RevWesSmedley

� Check out our website! Saintc.org � For other questions or inquires, contact the

Parish Office at 312-944-1083

Welcome to Saint Chrysostom’s Church!

QUESTIONS?

The greeters at the back of the church, the clergy, or our Sexton can help you get on the right track.

SERVICE TIMES:

� 8 AM Eucharist & Sermon � 9 AM Eucharist & Sermon, with music � 11 AM Eucharist & Sermon, with choir

OR Morning Prayer with Choir 2nd and 4th Sundays,

� 5:15 PM Quiet Eucharist & Homily, 1st Sundays

� Wednesday 8 AM Holy Eucharist & Homily in John Chrysostom Chapel.

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X A SERVICE OF LESSONS & CAROLS FOR ADVENT X __________________________________________________________________________________________________ VOLUNTARY Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland Johann Sebastian Bach

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Please stand as the procession enters

MATIN RESPONSORY ASPICIENS A LONGE Adapted by G. P. da Palestrina

V. I look from afar: R. and lo, I see the power of God coming, and a cloud covering the whole earth. V. Go ye out to meet him and say: R. Tell us, art thou he that should come to reign over thy people Israel? V. High and low, rich and poor, one with another, R. Go ye out to meet him and say: V. Hear, O thou Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep, R. Tell us, art thou he that should Come? V. Stir up thy strength, O Lord, and come R. to reign over thy people Israel. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. R. I look from afar: and lo, I see the power of God coming, and a cloud covering the whole earth. V. Go ye out to meet him and say: R. Tell us, art thou he that should come to reign over thy people Israel?

COME, THOU REDEEMER OF THE EARTH PUER NOBIS Arrangement and descant by David Willcocks The Choirs sing verses 1-2. The congregation joins in singing verses 3-6

Choir 1. Come thou, Redeemer of the earth, and manifest thy virgin birth: Let every age adoring fall; such birth befits the God of all. 2. Begotten of no human will, but of the Spirit, thou at still The Word of God in flesh arrayed, the promised fruit to man displayed 3. Forth from his chamber goeth he, that royal home of purity, A giant in twofold substance one, rejoicing now his course to run. 4. From God the Father he proceeds, to God the Father back he speeds; His course he runs to death and hell, returning on God's throne to dwell. 5. O equal to thy Father, thou! gird on thy fleshly mantle now; The weakness of our mortal state with deathless might invigorate. 6. All laud, eternal Son, to thee Whose advent sets thy people free, Whom with the Father we adore, and Holy Ghost for evermore.

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THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE

BIDDING PRAYER

Officiant Beloved in Christ, in this season of Advent, let it be our care and delight to prepare ourselves to hear again the message of the Angels, and in heart and mind to go even unto Bethlehem and see 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 his holy Child; and let us look forward to the yearly remembrance of his birth with hymns and songs of praise.

But first, let us pray for the needs of his whole world; for peace and goodwill over all the earth; for the mission and unity of the Church for which he died, and especially in this country and within 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 hungry and the oppressed; the sick and those who mourn; the lonely and the unloved; the aged and the little children; and all those who know not the Lord Jesus , or who love him not, or who by sin have grieved his heart of love.

Lastly, let us remember before God his pure and lowly Mother, and 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.

The Almighty God bless us with his 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.

Please be seated

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THE FIRST LESSON Isaiah 11:1-9 The Spirit of the Lord will rest upon the Holy One

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 lips he shall kill the wicked.

Righteousness shall be the belt around his waist, and faithfulness the belt around his loins. 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. Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

CAROL Zion hört die Wächter singen Johann Sebastian Bach

Zion hears the the watchman singing; her heart with joyful hope is springing, she wakes and hurries through the night. Forth he comes, her bridegroom glorious in strength of grace, in truth victorious: her star is risen, her light grows bright. Now come, most worthy Lord, God's Son Incarnate Word, Alleluia! We follow all and heed your call to come into the banquet hall.

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THE SECOND LESSON Isaiah 35:1-6 The prophet foretells the glory of the kingdom of God

The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the LORD, the majesty of our God. Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are of a fearful heart, "Be strong, fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you."

Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then shall the lame man leap like a hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing for joy. For waters shall break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert; the burning sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water; the haunt of jackals shall become a swamp, the grass shall become reeds and rushes. And a highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Holy Way; the unclean shall not pass over it, and fools shall not err therein.

No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous beast come up on it; they shall not be found there, but the redeemed shall walk there.

And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Please stand HYMN 65 Prepare the way, O Zion BEREDEN VAG FOR HERRAN

Please be seated

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THE THIRD LESSON Isaiah 40:1-11 The Prophet proclaims good news to a people in exile

Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the LORD's hand double for all her sins. A voice cries out: "In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken." A voice says, "Cry out!" And I said, "What shall I cry?" All people are grass, their constancy is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the LORD blows upon it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand forever. Get you up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good tidings; lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good tidings, lift it up, do not fear; say to the cities of Judah, "Here is your God!" See, the Lord GOD comes with might, and his arm rules for him; his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms, and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead the mother sheep. Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Please stand

HYMN 67 Comfort, comfort ye my people PSALM 42

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COLLECT Officiant Let us pray.

Merciful God, who sent thy messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Please be seated

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THE FOURTH LESSON Isaiah 7:10-15 God promises that a child shall be conceived who will be known as ‘God with Us’.

Again, the Lord spoke to Ahaz, saying, ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven. But Ahaz said, I will not ask, and I will not put the Lord to the test. Then Isaiah said; "Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary mortals, that you weary my God also? Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel, God with us. He shall eat curds and honey by the time he knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good. Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

CAROL In the Bleak Midwinter Harold Darke

In the bleak midwinter, 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 midwinter, 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 midwinter a stable place sufficed the Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ. Angels and archangels may have gathered there, cherubim and seraphim thronged the air; but his mother only, in her maiden bliss, worshiped the beloved with a kiss. 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. Christina Rosetti

Please stand HYMN 54 Saviour of the nations, come! NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND COLLECT Officiant Let us pray.

Stir up thy power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let thy bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be honor and glory, world without end. Amen.

Please be seated

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THE FIFTH LESSON Luke 1:26-38 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 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. And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren. For nothing will be impossible with 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. Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

CAROL Dixit Maria Hans Leo Hassler

Mary said to the Angel: Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord, let it be done to me, according to your word. Please stand COLLECT

Officiant Let us pray. We beseech thee, Almighty God, to purify our consciences by thy daily visitation, that when thy Son Jesus Christ cometh he may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Please be seated

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THE SIXTH LESSON Matthew 1:18-23 St. Matthew tells of the coming birth of the Saviour

Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins." All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: "Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel," which means, "God is with us." Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Please stand

HYMN 278 Sing we of the blessed Mother RUSTINGTON

Please be seated

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X THE SEVENTH LESSON Matthew 3:1-6

John the Baptist proclaims the coming of the kingdom of God. In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said,

“The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight.”’

Now John wore clothing of camel’s hair with a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey. Then the people of Jerusalem and all Judea were going out to him, and all the region along the Jordan, and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Please stand HYMN 59 Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding MERTON

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ADVENT RESPONSORY Officiant Judah and Jerusalem, fear not, nor be dismayed; People Tomorrow go forth, and the Lord will be with you.

Officiant Stand still, and you shall see the salvation of the Lord. People Tomorrow go forth, and the Lord will be with you.

Officiant We wait for your loving kindness, O Lord. People In the midst of your temple.

Officiant Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. People Tomorrow go forth, and the Lord will be with you.

Officiant Let us pray. All 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, forever and ever. Amen.

Silence is kept

Officiant We wait for your loving kindness, O Lord. People In the midst of your temple.

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

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Please be seated

HOMILY The Rev. Dr. Roger Ferlo

OFFERTORY Angelus et Virginum Arranged by David Willcocks Gabriel to Mary came, and entered at her dwelling, with his salutation glad her maiden fears dispelling, ‘All hail, thou queen of virgins bright! God, Lord of earth and heaven’s height, thy very Son, shall soon be born in pureness, the Saviour of mankind. Thou art the gate of heaven bright, the sinner’s healer kind.’ ‘How could I a mother be that am to man a stranger? How should I my strong resolve, my solemn vows endanger?’ ‘ Power from the Holy Ghost on high shall bring to pass this mystery. Then have no fear: be of good cheer, believing that still thy chastity in God’s almighty keeping shall all unsullied be.’ Then to him the maid replied, with noble mien supernal, ‘Lo! The humble handmaid I of God the Lord eternal! With thee, bright messenger of heaven, by whom this wondrous news is given, I well agree and long to see fulfilled thy gracious prophecy. As God my Lord doth will it, so be it unto me!’ Hail! Thou mother of the Lord, who bringest of gifts the rarest, peace to angels and to men, when Christ the Lord thou barest! Do thou, we pray, entreat thy Son for us our longed redemption Himself to win, and from our sin release us; His succor for to give, that, when we hence are taken, we too in heaven may live. Trans. W. A. C. Pickard-Cambridge

Please stand

THE DOXOLOGY OLD HUNDREDTH Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise him, ye creatures here below,

Praise him above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

THE PRAYERS

MARANATHA! COME TO YOUR CHURCH, O LORD Tone: Howard Hughes, SM; Text: Alan Hommerding The Cantor sings the Response, all repeat it

Maranatha! Come to your Church, O Lord, make us a home for your wisdom and your mercy; Come, guide us in truth. RESPONSE Maranatha! Come to our land, O Lord, may we hear your prophets’ voice in the cries of the poor and weak: RESPONSE Maranatha! Come to our hearts, O Lord, let your freedom flower in our charity, may your liberty blossom, may its fragrance lead us to work for justice: RESPONSE Maranatha! Come to our streets, O Lord, guide us to see you face in the unwanted, the unloved, raise our hands to give them shelter and safety: RESPONSE Maranatha! Come to our dwellings, O Lord, shelter them with the peaceful light love, fill them with abundant joy and laughter: RESPONSE Maranatha! Come to our dreams, O Lord, help us to hear your angels’ tidings and yearn for your kingdom: RESPONSE Maranatha! Come to your Bride, O Lord! We unceasingly call out aloud with your saints and with your Spirit: RESPONSE.

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INTERCESSIONS

THE BLESSING

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

People Amen.

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

People Amen.

Officiant May you, who rejoice in the first Advent of our Redeemer, at his second Advent be rewarded with unending life.

People Amen.

Officiant And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever.

People Amen.

HYMN 57 Lo! He comes with clouds descending HELMSLEY THE DISMISSAL

VOLUNTARY Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland Johann Sebastian Bach

Please remain standing as the Clergy and Choir process to the Cloister

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OFFICIANT The Rev. Dr. Roger Ferlo – Senior Priest in Residence

The Rev. Sam Portaro – Theologian in Residence The Rev. Jihan Murray-Smith - Deacon

The Rev. Larry Green - Deacon

THE CHOIR OF ST. CHRYSOSTOM’S CHURCH Carling Fitzsimmons, Anna Kain, Patty Kennedy, Erica Schuller

Amber Farish, Rachel Mast, Jeremy Parkin, Liliana Schiller Sebastian Armendariz, Charles Cooney, Joachim Luis, Josh Taylor

Justin Adair, Mark Haddad, Ian Hosack, Nicolas Ward

ST. CHRYSOSTOM’S SINGERS Elizabeth Kohlbeck, Karen Meader, Gretchen Zook

Jackie Bryant, Angela Yorath Jeff Ammons, Ryan Kin, Thomas Whalen

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & ORGANIST

Richard Barrick Hoskins

ASSOCIATE ORGANIST Roger D. Stanley

CARILLONNEUR

Kimberly Schafer

ACOLYTES John Bankhurst Tom Kohlbeck Lynne McCoy

READERS

Angie Yorath William Haddad

Mark Fisher Stu Garbutt Justin Adair

Anne Brinsmade The Rev. Dr. Roger Ferlo

Cover Photograph: The Annunciation by Charles J. Connick Studios, Boston The Mary windows located in the North Aisle

Photograph by Richard Hoskins

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MUSIC FOR THIS SERVICE

J. S. Bach’s settings of Nun komm, der heiden Heiland (Saviour of the nations, come - Hymn 54) are from his collection of 18 Chorale Preludes, revised and finished while he was Cantor of Leipzig's ThomasKirche, and known as the Leipzig Chorales. The Prelude sets the melody in a highly ornamented manner over a dark and brooding accompaniment. The gestural motives in the accompaniment depict a world in darkness, yearning for and awaiting the Saviour. The Postlude setting is fugal, using elements of the chorale melody over the complete melody played in long notes in the pedal. Bach creates a quite declamatory and jagged structure, portraying a world anxious for the coming of the Saviour.

The opening Responsory by Palestrina, a harmonization of a psalm tone, is the First Responsory of Advent Sunday at Matins and alternates plainchant with declamatory verses for the choir. Palestrina (1524-1594) one of the greatest composers for the church and certainly the leading composer of the Roman school, was Maestro of the Capella Giulia, of St. John Lateran, Sta. Maria Maggiore and served several of the most notable popes of the church. His music, of the purest renaissance style and is marked by lyricism and grace, generally sacrificing drama for sheer beauty of sound. We hear Bach’s famous choral setting of Hans Sachs’ magnificent tune with words by Philipp Nicolai: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, Cantata 140, the fourth and most well-known movement of the cantata. The organ plays a flowing accompaniment as the tenors sing the melody. Bach later transcribed this movement as an organ chorale, one of his most beloved chorale preludes. Harold Darke, Organist-Choirmaster at King’s College Chapel, sets Christina Rosetti’s beautiful text in a simple and elegant anthem. The soloist is Josh Taylor, Tenor. Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612) was the first notable German composer to go to Italy to study, being also a fellow-student with Giovanni Gabrieli under Andrea Gabrieli. He was Organist to Count Fugger in Augsburg, later receiving an appointment at the court of the Elector of Saxony. He is considered, along with Gumpeltzhaimer, Erbach, Melchior and Franck to be one of the founders of German music. His elegantly serene setting of Mary’s answer to the angel perfectly highlights the calmness and surety of the Virgin’s soul in what must have been an astounding moment. David Willcocks was for many years during the middle of the twentieth century the Organist-choirmaster at King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. His many settings of carols, written for the famous service of Lessons & Carols there, are charming and colorful, employing sparkling organ accompaniments and lyrical vocal writing. The Litany for Advent Maranatha! Come to your church, O Lord, is written by Alan Hommerding, a Chicago composer and colleague. He is a member of the music advisory staff for the archdiocese of Chicago's Office for Divine Worship, and is the editor of AIM: Liturgy Resources magazine, a quarterly journal from World Library Publications, the music and liturgy division of the J.S. Paluch Company. The descants to Hymns 278 and 57 are by Richard Hoskins. Music Permissions: Church Hymnal Corporation

The flowers which grace our Church are given to the glory of God and

à In loving memory of Michael Davis.

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Upcoming Events

December 2, 2018

WOSC Bake & Re-gifting Sale

After all Services-Harding Room Please bring a generous heart to WOSC's Annual Bake and Re-Gifting Sale being held this Sunday in the Harding Room. All profits from the sale will benefit the many outreach programs that WOSC participates in throughout the year. WOSC chefs have been busy baking and cooking their specialties so that all of their fellow parishioners can spend less time over the holidays in the kitchen and more time having fun with family and friends! The Re-Gifting area, where the shopper names their own price, has a wide variety of brand-new items available that may include the perfect gift for someone special on your Christmas list. Many St. Chrys’ children enjoy shopping for their families and teachers at the sale and the WOSC elves are ready to help them as well. New this year, an opportunity to purchase a fully lit and decorated apartment sized Christmas tree! There is something for everyone, so please stop in, have a free hot chocolate, and help support our biggest fundraiser of the year

Advent Wreaths 10:00a.m.-Harding Room

During the Sunday School hour, children will make & learn about advent wreaths in the gym. All families are welcomed!

Lessons & Carols 11:00a.m.-Sanctuary

The Choir & St. Chrysostom’s singers sing a service of Lessons and Carols for Advent.

When Home Won't Let You Stay

-Presentation 4:00p.m. -Prayer Service & Sunday Night Supper 6:00p.m.

James Bowey will present a special program in conjunction with the Guild Room presentation of work from his exhibition. In the program, "The Refugee Crisis and the Empathetic Imagination,” Bowey will share stories and photographs from "When Home Won’t Let You Stay,” and discuss how current refugee policies and attitudes reflect the state of the empathetic imagination in our civic life. This compelling talk and community discussion will explore how we can bear witness in a contentious world, and awaken our imagination to the possibilities of hope, justice and human connection. After the program at 6 p.m., there will be a short prayer service and the Sunday Night Supper. The workshop and prayer service will replace the 5:15pm service on Dec. 2nd.

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SAVE THE DATE! December 7, 2018

Candlelight Carols Join us for the jolliest and rollicking of Christmas carol parties! There will be two carol sings and a visit from St. Nicolas. We will be reading from Christmas prose and poetry and delicious Christmas treats will be provided! Reservations are required as space is limited – your contribution reserves your place. These parties benefit Music at St. Chrysostom’s. You can make your reservation: Online: https://www.saintc.org/music/candlelight-carols/ At 5:00 P.M. – A carol sing for families with young children At 7:30 P.M. – A carol sing for older children and adults

December 14, 2018

Parents’ Night Out 5:30p.m.

Bring the kids (and their coziest jammies!) for a pizza dinner, quiet activities and a friendly movie. Parents, please bring a pot-luck dish to share (we will cover the beverages) and enjoy great conversation with other Saint Chrysostom’s parents. See you there! Have to come late or leave early? No problem – we’ll welcome you whenever you can join us. Have a middle school child? We have Basketball covered with a coach. The youth will enjoy a basketball lesson & pizza dinner ($20 suggested donation) 5:30p.m.- Drop off 6-7:30p.m.- Dinner in Harding Room (ideas: pasta, salad, sandwiches, dessert) RSVP, questions, or food restrictions please contact: Rev. Jiji (jihan@saintc.org) or (312) 944-1083

December 24th, 2018

❄Christmas Eve Services ❄

4p.m.-8p.m.-11p.m.

Join us at St. Chrysostom’s for Christmas Eve Services!

Valet will be available for all three services.

December 25th, 2018

Christmas Day Service

11:00a.m.

Merry Christmas to all from St. Chrysostom’s!

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December 16, 2018

Caroling with the Carillon 3:00p.m.-Courtyard

Join us in the courtyard and cloister as we sing our favorite carols accompanied by the carillon. A festive afternoon of jolly, carillon music, and

hot chocolate for all!

December 16, 2018

Christmas Pageant 9:00a.m.

Children will be performing a Christmas pageant during the 9a.m. service. All parents and children are invited to participate. Please reach out to Will Bouvel to be a part

of this holiday festivity.

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MONTHLY ACTIVITIES! JOIN US! When Home Won't Let You Stay

By: James A. Bowey, Artist in Residence October-December 31st

James is presenting his poignant traveling exhibit about refugees in America, as well as community programs

about the refugee crisis. whenhomewontletyoustay.org.

Adult Forum-Advent 2018 Sundays at 10a.m.

December 2-9-16-23 Open Hearts: Reflections on Advent Led by: The Rev.

Dr. Sam Portaro, Theologian-in-Residence

The quality of God’s omniscience, and openness are expressed in our Eucharistic liturgies with the Collect of Purity, a prayer that puts it right out there for us:

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

In a series of reflections upon the phrase, “to you all hearts are open,” Sam Portaro opens varied dimensions, perspectives, and implications of this rich theme, especially as a window into Advent, the liturgical prelude to Christmas. In these fractious times of social, political, cultural and ecclesiological ferment and change, Christians are especially challenged to lead from and with open hearts, in service to the God of the open heart.

Christmas Flowers

The tradition of decorating the church with festive greens and flowers is one that delights all ages. Our decorations are funded totally by individual donations. From parishioners and friends. We welcome donations in any amount! This is a great opportunity to honor the memory of departed loved ones, or to celebrate special people and/or occasions of family and friends.

Use the convenient “Flowers” envelope in the pew or contact the parish office with your information. Donations will be taken until December 10th.

Adult Forum-Winter 2019 Sundays at 10a.m.

January 13 *February 3 & 24 * March 17 * April 7

Soul Friends: An Inquiry into Christian Faith as practiced in The

Episcopal Church

Are you a newcomer to St. Chrysostom’s? Curious about the Christian religion? Soul Friends is a companionable introduction to the Episcopal tradition. Sharing the exploration with a mentor, experience the life of the community, not just study it as an academic discipline. At the end of the short journey, those who wish to commit to relationship with the church through baptism or confirmation or wish to affirm their commitment to the Episcopal Church, are eligible to do so through the ancient ritual of the Great Vigil of Easter, the occasion of Christian commitment and reception into the community of faith. There is, however, no expectation or assumption that all inquirers will reach this point of commitment in this initial exploratory journey. Whatever your point of beginning, whatever your journey’s end, we welcome you to come along.

Participants are expected to read Sheer Christianity: Conjectures on a Catechism by Sam Portaro in segments of 40-50 pages (about 15 pages per week), in preparation for each of five Sunday morning sessions scheduled at three-week intervals. The Sunday sessions with Sam will be conversational, encouraging discussion on the readings.

Please register with the Parish Office at info@saintc.org or (312) 944-1083.

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Saint Chrysostom's Book Club September-May

2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:30PM Current Books 11/14/18:

  Longbourn-Jo Baker   Pride and Prejudice-Jane Austen Upcoming Book List:

  12/12/18: News of the World- Paulette Jiles   1/19/19: Lincoln in the Bardo-George Saunders   2/13/19: Everything is Illuminated- Jonathan Safran Foer   3/13/19: Love in the Time of Cholera-Gabriel Garcia Marquez   4/10/19: Murray Bay: The Glided Age Resort of Tafts, Sedgwicks, Blakes, Minturns and Their Friends-

Judy C. Bross   5/8/19: Fall of Giants: Book One of the Century Trilogy- Ken Follet Please come participate whenever you may be able. All are Welcomed!

Parish & Community Engagement

Please join our Campaign Leadership for a comprehensive update on the progress of the

Campaign for St. Chrysostom's Church and Day School. We will gather in the Harding Room at 10:00 am on

Sunday, December 9 to share the good news! We hope to see you then.

With God’s blessing and your participation, we will succeed in raising $15,000,000 to restore our building and grounds for the next 125 years.

To schedule a meeting please contact Fran Caan or Mary Ellen Christy (312)944-1083 or

Campaign Co-Chairs: Tim French (312)929-1954, John VanderLinden (312)203-2945

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Welcome Rev. Dr. Roger Ferlo!

Please welcome Rev. Dr. Roger Ferlo as St. Chrysostom's Senior Pastor in Residence through Dec. 31st, during Rev. Wes's medical sabbatical. Rev. Dr. Roger Ferlo will be available in the Parish Office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so please feel free to make an appointment by contacting the Parish Office at 312-944-1083 or jessica@saintc.org.

Parish & Community Engagement

Text Giving

You can now support the missions of St. Chrysostom's through text message! Just text GIFTSTC to 73256.

Standard text messaging rates apply You may also contribute using our QR code, to the right

Stewardship Updates 2019 Campaign The annual campaign for 2019 has been launched! As of Thursday, November 29th, we have received $319,411 in pledges from 61 pledgers towards our Stewardship goal of $900,000. St. Chrysostom’s needs your support. Please see below for ways to pledge to help St. Chrysostom’s meet its goal! 2018 Campaign We are finalizing the 2018 campaign and as of Thursday, November 29th we have received $883,402 in pledges from 229 pledgers towards our Stewardship goal of $900,000. We are just $16,598 away from our 2018 stewardship goal! Ways to Pledge Please consider pledging online at https://www.saintc.org/giving2/pledge/, through a Realm account at https://onrealm.org/SaintC, by completing a pledge card in church or contacting Shelly Banks in the parish office at shelly@saintc.org or (312)944-1083. Thank you for your generosity and support to St. Chrysostom’s!

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Get Connected on Realm We have an online church community where we can connect with each other outside our Sunday gatherings. We'd love for you to take part! You'll be able to update your membership profile, keep track of your giving, see records of your Sacraments, and connect with other members and groups. Please join our community on Realm at https://onrealm.org/SaintC. Contact the Parish Office for help getting connected!

Parish & Community Engagement

Donations Needed -Neighbors in Need Program: Our guests need sweaters, coats, hats, gloves, boots, socks, and other items to help protect them from the cold. Drop Off: Church on Sundays or Parish Office on weekdays b/w 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

-ReVive Center Holiday Gift Basket Program: St. Chrysostom has 120 families and seniors that would appreciate our help in making this holiday remembered positively. Requests may range from basics such as; towels, pots, warm clothes, books and toys. Event Location & Date: St. Chrysostom Dec. 8th-9th Contact: Susanna at (312) 388-3718 or scraibcox@gmail.com Mary at (312) 961-4404 or marychait@gmail.com -School Supply Donations for Chiapas: Our parish missioners headed to Chiapas on January 21st to visit families in our two companion churches traditionally take along school supplies and little packages of cars and planes and small accessories (barrettes, lotions, cute socks, etc.) for adolescent girls to go in grab bags, which are given at a party in their honor. We include markers, packages of pens and notebooks for the Hoger Infantil, the fine orphanage with 70 children that we visit. We play sports with the kids and love inflatable soccer balls and other packable games are terrific. We can also take along a few simple children’s books for the English classes we support there. Please leave donations in the boxes at the back of the church on Sunday, December 30th, January 6th, and January 13th. Donations can also be left with the parish office. How much these children—who feel such a connection to our church—would love these gifts. For further information contact judycbross@aol.com.

Intercessory prayer In the news there has been a great deal of discussion of suicide, domestic violence and mental health. Please know that our church is here is for you. If you or someone you know is struggling, please feel free to contact our clergy or the church office. Every Tuesday at 9:30 AM, Rev. Jihan leads intercessory prayer in our St. Chrysostom's Chapel. Please allow us to pray for you. Should you have a prayer request, please call or e-mail the church office (312-944-1083, Jessica@saintc.org), or contact any of our clergy members. Resources: Natl Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Natl Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 Chicago Rape Crises Hotline: 1-888-293-2080 Cathedral Counseling Center in Chicago: www.cathedralcounseling.org

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Name: ___________________________________

Best Phone: _______________________________

Best Email: ________________________________

I am interested in helping in the following areas:

____ Neighbors in Need Meals (sharing a meal & visiting with people who are homeless)

____ Bread Baker for Holy Communion

____ Visit Home-bound persons

____ Children’s Chapel Shepherd

____ Cards to Home-bound persons

____ First Sunday Supper (meal prep, setup, or cleanup)

____ Altar Guild (worship prep)

____ Flower Guild

____ Adult Worship Leader (Reader/Lector, Usher, Greeter, Acolyte)

____ Child/Youth Worship Leader (Reader/Lector, Usher, Greeter, Acolyte)

____ Children’s Choir

____ Parish Choir

____ Deborah’s Place Meals (local safe shelter for women)

____ Youth Group

____ Lay Eucharistic Minister (LEM; chalice bearer)

____ Office Support (weekdays)

____ I’m not sure, contact me

Additional Comments: _____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Please complete the form and drop in the offering or complete online at www.saintc.org/connecting/parishlife/volunteer/

Volunteers Needed: Get connected & make a difference

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CANDLELIGHT CAROLS Friday – December 7th at 5:00 & 7:30 P.M.

Join us for the most jolly and rollicking of Christmas carol parties! Two carol sings

A visit from St. Nicolas Readings from Christmas prose and poetry

Delicious Christmas treats! At 5:00 P.M. – A carol sing for families with young children

At 7:30 P.M. – A carol sing for older children and adults

Reservations are required as space is limited – your contribution reserves your place These parties benefit Music at St. Chrysostom’s

You can make your reservation: Online: https://www.saintc.org/music/candlelight-carols/

(Or By)

Please complete this reservation form and return it to the Parish Office with your check ________________________________________________________________________

I’m reserving for _____________ people NAME_____________________________________________________________________

My contribution to Music at St. Chrysostom’s: $___________________ I will bring Christmas treats: Yes______ No______ Email______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Reservations and contributions are required and due by Wednesday, December 5th – thank you!

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(For the period January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019.)

Please also note the following ways in which I/we feel called to serve God in and through the ministries of the church: I/We have also made a planned gift to the Good Shepherd Fund in my/our will and/or estate. Please send me pledge envelopes. Please return your completed pledge card to the church office, email to info@saintc.org.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

2019 PLEDGE CARD NAME ADDRESS | CITY | STATE | ZIP EMAIL | PHONE NUMBER In gratitude for all that God has given to me/us and in the awareness of all that God is calling St. Chrysostom’s to do in Chicago and the world. I/we make the following pledge for 2019. I/We understand that this gift does not simply help meet a budget for year 2019, but also shares in the work of God in and through the work of this parish. ANNUALLY $ or MONTHLY $ or WEEKLY $

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ST. CHRYSOSTOM'S CHURCH AND DAY SCHOOL STAFF The Rev. Wes Smedley, Rector (on medical sabbatical) The Rev. Dr. Roger Ferlo, Senior Pastor in Residence The Rev. Dr. Sam Portaro, Theologian in Residence

Ms. Judy Caraher, Head of School Ms. Mary Ellen Christy, Day School Founding Headmistress

Ms. Shelly Banks, Chief Operating Officer Mr. Richard Barrick Hoskins, Director of Music, Organist & Carillonneur

Mr. Roger D. Stanley, Associate Organist The Rev. Jihan B. Murray-Smith, Director of Youth Ministries & Day School Chaplain

Mr. Will Bouvel, Director of Children’s Ministries The Rev. Larry A. Green, Deacon

Mr. Ian Fielding, Ministry Coordinator & Verger Ms. Della Hernandez, Parish Accountant

Ms. Jessica Figueroa, Administrative Assistant Mr. Don Junious, Sexton Mr. Alonzo Hardy, Porter

THE VESTRY OF ST. CHRYSOSTOM’S CHURCH

Kevin Matzke, Senior Warden | Anne Driscoll, Junior Warden John Bankhurst, 2020 Jonathan Boyer, 2020 Susanna Craib-Cox, 2019 Geoffrey Euston, 2020 Anne Geraghty Helms, 2022

Katie Heaton, 2022 Patty Lane, 2019 Jim Neaylon, 2019 Brian Odom, 2022 Brian Quinlan, 2021

Hayden Kennedy, 2021 Richard W. Shepro, Chancellor Lindsay Roberts, Clerk Emma Butler-VanderLinden, Youth Rep

THE STAFF OF ST. CHRYSOSTOM’S DAY SCHOOL

Pam Larsen, Finance/Communications/Admissions Kacky Fetzer, Development/Communications/Admissions

Tots Kate Snow, Lead Teacher Anne Gordon, Asst. Teacher Sarah Allen, Asst. Teacher Full Day JK Megan Yorath, Lead Teacher Maggie Holzrichter Teacher Michelle Lau, Teacher Erin Reitz, Asst. Teacher Susan Gardaphe, Asst. Teacher,

Preschool Amy Kaplan, Lead Teacher Alexa Robinson, Teacher Cinnie Siragusa, Teacher Lindsay Trainer, Teacher Susan Gardaphe, Teacher Preschool Asst. Teachers Madeline Guarino Alee Kolbus Jasmin Dahm

4s/Junior Kindergarten Rosemary Hopper, Lead Teacher Gail Bolton, Assistant Teacher Full Day 4’s Amy Collins, Teacher Kathleen McGann, Assistant Teacher

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